iron bolt head
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Middle Head, near Eagles Nest
Number of Items 1
Material Ship's fittings
Registration Number 8064
ID 27368
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 786,000 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...