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Sunday 3 May 2015

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

Pinnace. She left on 3 January 1687 Texel, Netherlands, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 25 April-13 May 1687 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 17 August 1687. Her crew numbered 128 (arrival)-142 (departure) sailors and further more 68 (arrival)-76 (departure) soldiers. Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1679. Fitted out this voyage by the chamber Hoorn. Tonnage 843 metric tons and as dimensions 150 x 36¼ x 15½ feet.