GT6023 - Ship's timber
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Fragment of ship's timber, beam or frame remnant with (at least) seven treenails that are staggered over its length. No other fasteners observed. Large circular knot on one surface in between two treenails.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 220/180
Number of Items 1
Material Ship's timber
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6023
ID 10519
Status Commonwealth
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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