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History

The Canari Voghel was a small yacht of the Dutch West India Company (WIC). In 1633 it was sent to Guyana to prevent landings by the Portuguese forces. It was later deployed in Brazil. It was probably lost in Cuban water around 1638.

Description

Type: small yacht.

WIC chamber: Amsterdam

Tonnage: 15 last

Crew: 18 (later 19)

Armament: 4 bronze and 4 iron cannons (later 5 en 2)

A painting in colour of a small sailing ship.
Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
A small yacht, detail of a painting by Jacob van Strij, 18th century.

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