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East Indiaman · 1656

Vergulde Draeck

Ledge Point, Western Australia

Vergulde Draeck
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History

A Dutch East Indiaman wrecked on its way to Batavia. Seven survivors sailed 2,000 km in a small boat to fetch help.

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