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Sunday, 17 May 2015
Dutch East Indiaman Tamen bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1687
Fluyt or kat. She left on 30 December 1687 Texel, Netherlands, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 18 May-3 June 1688 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 14 August 1688. Her crew numbered 47 (arrival)-50 (departure) sailors and further more 40 (arrival)-45 (departure) soldiers. Wrecked at Ponte Pedro in 1691. Chamber Amsterdam. Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1687. Tonnage 416 metric tons, Dutch measurement cargo capacity 178 last, measurement at Batavia, Dutch East Indies cargo capacity 160. Measured December 1689 in Amsterdam foot capacity of hold gross 1675,90 cubic feet, net 20426.64½ cubic feet and as dimensions 115-116'0" (prow) x 25'45" (inner hull) x 12'80"(onder overloop), length hold 74'60", divided in 16 sections.