GT6089B - Armament
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Sword handle fragments w/ marks of whipping. In one area a small section of whipping is evident
Site Area Code Mid-West
Number of Items 2
Material Armament
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6089
ID 9382
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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