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MaSS

stepping stones of maritime history

History

The ship ran aground between Batavia and the Cape in March 1697, due to the loss of the main mast.

Description

Type: galjoot
Built: yard in Amsterdam, 1692
Owner: DEIC chamber of Amsterdam
Dimensions:
Tonnage: 35 last
Complement: 10
Master: Willem Gerritsz. Blok
Armament:

References

Down on 5 November

Wrecks of Flevoland

Burgzand Noord

13 Provinces

Dutch Presence in Cuba