Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

GT6163C - Ship's timber

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

Fragment of hull planking with partial treenail hole preserved along its edge. Exterior surface: sheathing nail holes preserved, square in section, closely spaced in diagonal or alternating pattern. Poorly preserved fragment; has knot in surface. Plus 14 fragments that have crumbled or broken off this fragment.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Site Location 240/190

Number of Items 1

Material Ship's timber

Museum Reference

Registration Number 6163

ID 108923

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...