GT6169 - Ship's timber
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Fragment of frame with two treenail holes, one with treenail preserved. Poorly preserved, inner or outer face worn down by water erosion. Plus 15 tiny fragments that have crumbled off this timber.
Old description: Timber found near wood case, rib.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 210/190
Number of Items 1
Material Ship's timber
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6169
ID 108931
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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