Four fragments of flat wood (th. 0.013) from barrel or box. Not diagnostic and no fasteners preserved (MATCO 63).
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location 275/185
Number of Items 4
Registration Number 6172
ID 108939
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...