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History

The Arca Noë was a ship of the Dutch West India Company (WIC). According to the sources, it sailed from the Netherlands to Brazil a few times, also in 1633. For the rest, not a lot is known about the ship.

Painting of a major naval battle.
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The Battle of Abrolhos in 1631, by Juan de la Corte, c. 1632.

Description

WIC chamber: Amsterdam

Armament: 20 cannon

MasterClaes Claesz Jes
People on board139
Tonnage280 ton (140 last)

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