History
The Zoetendaal was homeward-bound and had left Batavia with a cargo of rice when it wrecked at Struisbaai, near the wetland that now bears its name. Four lives were lost during the incident, but the remaining survivors managed to reach Cape Town. The captain had died during the voyage (30 January 1673) and was succeeded by Willem van der Hop.
Description
| Skipper | Jan Block |
|---|---|
| Length | 128' 0" Amsterdam feet (36.2 m) |
| Width | 30' 0" Amsterdam feet (8.5 m) |
| Tonnage | 448 ton (224 last) |
Status
The wreck of the Zoetendaal was possibly salvaged, but not much is known about this wreck.
References
- Dagregister Kaap 4 okt 1673.
NL-HaNA_1.11.06.18_23_0289. - La Grange, L., Williams, B.L., Gribble, J. Manders, M.R., Derksen, L.F., Brouwers, W.F.G.J. (2024).
Dutch Shipwrecks in South African Waters: A Brief History of Sites, Stores and Archives. - Egalisatie.
- NL-HaNA 1.04.02 4010_0262 e.v.
- DAS 1235.2.