GT2194
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Clay pipe fragments
Site Location From concretion GT 8027, iron billets.
Number of Items 5
Museum Reference
Registration Number 2194
ID 26756
Clay pipe fragments
Site Location From concretion GT 8027, iron billets.
Number of Items 5
Registration Number 2194
ID 26756
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...