GT1206 a - Replicas artefact
Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) Wreck
Centre punch replica: round ended.
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Material Replicas
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Number of Items 1
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Site Area Code Mid-West
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Site Location W/S toolbox
Museum Reference
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artefact GT1206 a - Replicas
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Registration Number 1206
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ANCODS 1975 Netherlands Govt. Allocation: RS.1771(044)
Artefact information
| artefact | GT1206 a - Replicas |
|---|---|
| Ship | Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) |
| ANCODS | 1975 Netherlands Govt. Allocation: RS.1771(044) |
| Status | Commonwealth |
| Registration Number | 1206 |
| Description | Centre punch replica: round ended. |
| Material | Replicas |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Site Area Code | Mid-West |
| Site Location | W/S toolbox |
| Modification date | Wed, 2011-02-16 |
| Date Registered | Sun, 1972-01-16 |
| URL | http://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/artefacts/gt1206-replicas |
Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon)
The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) built in Netherlands, by VOC, owned by VOC. The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) cargo was Coins, general cargo. The Master of the Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) was Pieter Albertsz, the Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) had a crew of 193. The Vergulde Draak (Draeck) (Gilt Dragon) was lost 1656/04/28 at Off Ledge Point.
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 Gilt Dragon 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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