GT6123D - Ship's timber
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Fragments of sacrificial planking; both have knot. Poorly preserved. Nail holes from sheathing nails, square in section, closely spaced. Rounded nail head impressions on exterior surface. Both have mechanical saw marks on their interior surface near knot.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Number of Items 2
Material Ship's timber
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6123
ID 108764
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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