History
The Bethlehem stranded at the Flemish sandbanks off Oostende on 29-12-1741. The ship was bound for Ceylon. 250 people were on board of its last voyage.
Description
Type Dutch East Indiaman
Built: VOC yard Amsterdam 1731
Owner: VOC chamber Amsterdam
Tonnage: 850.
Length: 54 meter.
Master: IJsbrand Moens.
Example East Indiaman
Status
It is quite possible that The Buitenratel Wreck is in fact the Bethlehem.