What happened to the Duyfken?
Janszoon is credited with the first authenticated European landing on Australia. In 1608, the ship was damaged beyond repair. A reproduction of Duyfken was built in Australia and launched in 1999….Duyfken.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Dutch Republic | |
| Launched | 1595 |
| Fate | Condemned beyond repair July 1608 at Ternate |
| General characteristics |
What was the Duyfken used for?
Stationed in the Indies, Duyfken was sent on a voyage of exploration to search for the islands where King Solomon’s mines were theorised to be and for ‘other East and South lands’. That voyage took Duyfken to Queensland’s Cape York Peninsula and is the first historically recorded voyage to Australia!
When was the Duyfken built?
1595
Duyfken/Launched
When did the Duyfken arrive in Australia?
1606
A small Dutch ship called the Duyfken entered the pages of Australian history when it became the first European vessel to make a recorded visit to the south land’s shore in 1606.
How old is the Duyfken?
Explore the Duyfken replica and experience what life was like for the 20 Dutch sailors who crewed this vessel over 400 years ago….SAIL ON DUYFKEN.
| Keel laid | 11 January 1997 by Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Planking above waterline | 40-50mm |
Where did the Duyfken come from?
Duyfken is built about 1595 in the Netherlands. It is a fast, agile and well-armed ship that can engage in maritime battles. The ship is part of a new breed of innovative Dutch vessels that were also designed with a shallow draft, allowing them to sail in shallow water on voyages of exploration.
Where was the Duyfken built?
the Netherlands
An innovative ship Duyfken is built about 1595 in the Netherlands. It is a fast, agile and well-armed ship that can engage in maritime battles. The ship is part of a new breed of innovative Dutch vessels that were also designed with a shallow draft, allowing them to sail in shallow water on voyages of exploration.
How many people are on the Duyfken?
Explore the Duyfken replica and experience what life was like for the 20 Dutch sailors who crewed this vessel over 400 years ago. Hear stories of life at sea and learn about the harsh conditions crews faced in the pursuit of personal fortune.