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Sunday, 17 May 2015

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

Pinnace or yacht. She left on 30 December 1687 Texel, Netherlands, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 26 April-11 May 1688 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 22 July 1688. Her crew numbered 63 (arrival)-64 (departure) sailors and further more 51 (arrival)-50 (departure) soldiers. Laid up at Batavia in 1698. Chamber Amsterdam, Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1680. Tonnage 324 metric tons, Dutch measurement cargo capacity 178 last, measurement at Batavia, Dutch East Indies cargo capacity 160 last and as dimensions 115 x 27 x 11 feet.