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Nominal GunsUnknownW034
NationalityDutch Republic
OperatorVOC Amsterdam
Launched1601W034
How acquiredPurpose builtW034
ShipyardAmsterdam - Holland W034
CategoryMerchantW034
Ship TypeYacht
Burnt in Action13.6.1613W034

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentW034
Burthen540Ton 

4 Ship Commanders


DatesRankNameSource
1603Kapitein
Jacob van HeemsbachDutch
Naval Sailor
ref:578
3.1604/5 - 1606Kapitein
Wouter JacobszoonDutch
Naval Sailor
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1610Kapitein
Klaas Rutgerszoon SmitDutch
Naval Sailor
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1612 - 13.6.1613KapiteinW034

Service History


DateEventSource
23.4.1601

Sailed from Texel

W034
22.2.1602

Arrived at Bantam

W034
16.11.1602

Sailed from Patini

ref:578
4.12.1602

Off the coast of Tioman

ref:578
25.2.1602/3Capture of Santa Catarina
18.10.1603

Sailed from Bantam

W034
7.1604

Arrived at Patria

W034
12.5.1605

Sailed from Texel

W034
1.5.1606

Arrived at Johore

W034
16.8.1606Battle of Cape Rachado
19.6.1607

Sailed from Bantam

W034
4.5.1608

Arrived at Texel

W034
24.7.1610

Arrived at Verhagensbaai

W034
3.8.1610

Sailed from Verhagensbaai

W034
29.8.1610

Arrived at Mayotte

W034
27.9.1610

Sailed from Mayotte

W034
5.12.1612

Sailed from Bantam

W034
13.6.1613

Wrecked in James Bay, St Helena

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