Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT4171AB - MISCELLANEOUS

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

MISCELLANEOUS artefact recovered from Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

A) Frame w/ images/maps of ‘Vergulde Draeck’ pasted and 9 coins removed.
B) Wire for hanging the frame.

Number of Items 1

Material MISCELLANEOUS

Museum Reference

Registration Number 4171

ID 112545

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...