Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

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

Map of shipwreck

Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)

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...