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stepping stones of maritime history

History

After arrival of the second trip at Batavia, the Abbekerk sailed on to Canton in China. She arrives here in 1778. On her home bound voyage she arrives 26-5-1779 at Cape town. She leaves for Holland 26-6-1779 never to be seen again.

Description

Built: Yard: Hoorn, 1772

People on board116
Tonnage850 ton (425 last)

Status

Supposedly found near Scilly isles in the UK.

References

Down on 21 December

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Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

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