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WHAT DOES VOC MEAN?
Many of the voyages to East Asia passed along the coast of Western Australia (then called New Holland). History records that whilst some VOC ships landed on WA’s shore successfully, others came to grief there. We know of at least 4 VOC ships that were wrecked: Batavia, Vergulde Draeck, Zuytdorp and Zeewijk. There may be another 3 that were never heard of again after leaving the Cape of Good Hope: Ridderschap van Holland, Aagtekerk and Fortuyn. For all you historians, for a more detailed account of the history of the VOC see the TANAP website. |
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