GT3194 - Copper/brass
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Ring, half only. Flattened sides. Copper alloy.
Site Area Code Local
Site Location In sand dunes between Yanchep and Two Rocks, c. 500 m inshore.
Number of Items 1
Material Copper/brass
Museum Reference
Registration Number 3194
ID 112149
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...
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