Fragment of barrel stave, and three fragments of possible treenails or barrel staves (poorly preserved).
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 210/190
Number of Items 4
Material Cargo
Registration Number 6140
ID 108846
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...