GT6178 - Ship's timber
Vergulde Draeck (Gilt Dragon)
Fragment of ship’s timber probably from frame or hull plank, one blind treenail preserved and a nail hole on either end that both run diagonal from the timbers surface and exit on the surface perpendicular to its entrance, square in section. Poorly preserved.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Wrecksite
Number of Items 1
Material Ship's timber
Museum Reference
Registration Number 6178
ID 108947
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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