Dutch East Indiaman Bantam bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1687

Pinnace or yacht, She left on 3 January 1687 Texel, Netherlands, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 25 April-13 May 1687and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 10 August 1687. Her crew numbered 147 (arrival)-169 (departure) sailors and further more 83 (arrival)-110 (departure) soldiers. Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands for account of the chamber Amsterdam in 1683-1684. Tonnage 1.138 metric tons, Dutch measurement cargo capacity 601 last, measurement at Batavia, Dutch East Indies cargo capacity 500 last and as dimensions 160-165 x 39½-40½ x 18 feet.