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Friday, 9 December 2011

Dutch East Indiaman, (small) fluyts in 1686 in the Dutch East Indies

Condition:
A=could be used everywhere
B=could be used on calm fairways like the Eastern parts, Malacca, Siam, Sumatra and West Coast of Palembang, Jambij
C=only useful for service off the East Coast of Java.

condition A:
Post, dimensions 136 x ? x ?, 280 last, good condition
Monfoort, dimensions 132 x 29 x 13, 270 last, good condition
Boven Caspel, dimensions 130 x 30 x 13, 250 last, good condition
Waveren, dimensions 131 x 30 x 12½, 250 last, good condition
Adrichem, dimensions 130 x ? x ?, 250 last, good condition
Civet kat, 115 x ? x ?, 160 last, good condition
Walenburgh, dimensions 120 x 25 x 12, 200 last, good condition
Emenes, 110 x 23½ x 14½, 140 last, good condition
Bronstee, dimensions 100½ x 23 x 11¾, 110 last, good condition
Langewijck, dimensions 130 x ? x ?, 250 last, good condition
Nieuwlant, in pencil written 250 last,
Berckmeer, in pencil written 250 last
Nierop, dimensions 131 x 30 x 12, 250 last

condition B:
Westel Amstel, dimensions 132½ x 29½ x 13¾, 250 last, suitable for 3-4 years service on calm waters
Gidion, 126 x 28 x 13, 320 last, suitable 4-5 years service on calm waters
Naerdermeer, dimensions 115 x 24 x 11, 160 last, suitable for 4-5 years service
Sparrewoude, dimensions 130 x ? x ?, 250 last, suitable for 3-4 years service
Stadtgrave, 130 x 31½ x 12½, 250 last, suitable for 3-4 years service
Huijs te Spijck, 144 x 35½ x 14, 350 last, suitable for 5-6 years service

Source
Collectie Hudde no. 20 (National Archive at The Hague).