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Monday 15 December 2014

Dutch East Indiaman America in 1683 in the Dutch East Indies

Lying in the roads of Batavia, Dutch East Indies. Although still in good condition needed she maintenance at Onrust. She was described as a heavy ship which would result in difficulties during her keeling. After her maintenance was she suitable for service in all waters. Measurement 500 last. (1)

Source
Archive V.O.C. 1602-1811 inv.no. 11250.

Note
1. Of the, E.I.C.-chamber Hoorn, built in 1673, dimensions 160 x 39 x 18, height above 7½.