Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT2992PC - Bricks

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Bricks, ‘paying’ ballast. (includes 2993). Finder J. McMahon, File ref: 300

Site Area Code Mid-West

Number of Items 2

Material Bricks

Museum Reference

Registration Number 2992

ID 10143

Status Commonwealth

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...