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Friday, 1 November 2019

Dutch East Indiaman Wiltenburg bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1667

She left on 21 November 1667, Netherlands with as captain Jan Jaspersz, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 1 March-25 April 1668 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 14 July. Her crew numbered 37 (arrival)-34 (departure) sailors and further more 8 (arrival)-0 (departure) soldiers. Laid up on 30 April 1677 and sold at Batavia on 7 May. Of the chamber Amsterdam and sailed for account of this chamber. Built in 1667. Dimensions 85’ x 21¼’ x 10½’.