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

Fluyt or hekboot. She left on 30 December 1687 Texel, Netherlands, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 23 April-9 May 1688 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 30 July 1688. Her crew numbered 70 (arrival)-85 (departure) sailors and further more 62 (arrival)-78 (departure) soldiers. Chamber Amsterdam. Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1685. Tonnage 606 metric tons, Dutch measurement cargo capacity 299 last, measurement at Batavia, Dutch East Indies cargo capacity 260 last and as  dimensions 130-131 x 31-32 x 14-14¾ feet.