Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT2225 - Stoneware

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Stoneware artefact recovered from Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Upper part of saltglaze stoneware Rheinish beardman jug; coarse dark brown mottle. Neck and handle complete. Mask and part of floral medallion (cf. GT870). 2 sherds have been glued into place. Encrusted with coralline algae on inner surface.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Number of Items 1

Material Stoneware

Museum Reference

Registration Number 2225

ID 53757

Map of shipwreck

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

The Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon) sailed from Texel bound for Batavia (Jakarta), under Pieter Albertsz carrying trade goods and eight chests of silver to the value of 78,6000 guilders. On 28 April 1656 the Vergulde Draeck was wrecked just south of Ledge Point. 75 of the 193 made it to shore. A small boat was sent with the Understeersman and six others to Batavia (now Jakarta) arriving 40 days...