Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT6024 - Ship's timber

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Ship's timber artefact recovered from Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Fragment of frame timber, seven treenails that are staggered over its length (two only partially preserved). No other fasteners observed. Large circular knot on one surface in between two treenails.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Site Location 210/180

Number of Items 1

Material Ship's timber

Museum Reference

Registration Number 6024

ID 10520

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...