GT6162 - Ship's timber
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Fragment of timber, possibly from frame. Poorly preserved, worn out by water and worm-riddled. Two partial treenail holes preserved. No other wooden or metal fasteners preserved. Registered as 3 fragments.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Number of Items 1
Material Ship's timber
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6162
ID 108855
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...
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