GT8069 - Ship's fittings
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Bolts, iron. Possibly fender bolt.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location On reef on beach opposite Gilt Dragon site, 10 km N of Seabird. Possibly same site as Brice site: see Eagles Nest ENT
Number of Items 2
Material Ship's fittings
Museum Reference
Registration Number 8069
ID 17442
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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