Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT6023 - Ship's timber

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Ship's timber artefact recovered from 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

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...