History
The VOC bought the Sterreschans in 1789 from an English Shipyard for 35 000 guilders with the goal of using the ship for transport in the Indian Ocean.
Within 4 years of its purchase, the Sterreschans was wrecked in a north-westerly gale near the Castle in Table Bay. Fortunately, no lives were lost during the incident.
Description
| Skipper | Klaas Keuken |
|---|---|
| People on board | 56 |
| Tonnage | 850 ton (425 last) |
Status
The exact location of this wreck has not been found because it lies beneath reclaimed land.
References
- DAS 4647.1.
- SAHRA Database.
- Lesa la Grange, Martijn Manders, Briege Williams, John Gribble and Leon Derksen (2024).
Dutch Shipwrecks in South African Waters: A Brief History of Sites, Stores and Archives [Unpublished]. - Gerrit Groenewegen.
Groenlandsvaarder zeylende van den wind.
