The Tragic story of the VOC Ship Amsterdam.

James Murphy

Regions:: Surrey, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Dorset, Hampshire, London
Notice Period:: Regular (more than one month's notice)
Type:: Hobby
Fee:: Expensed
Category:: History
Updated:: 26^th October 2024
Tagged:: #Voc | #Amsterdam | #18Thcentury | #Wrecking

In 1748 the VOC (Dutch East India Company ) left Amsterdam on its maiden voyage to Batavia, Java. Upon entering the English channel She struck a storm where She got into difficulty.....

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About James Murphy

Historian specialising in 18th century crime such smuggling, highwaymen, maritime and folklore along the South Coast and Ireland.

I am currently on YouTube, Facebook, IG and Blogger as the @thesussexsmuggler

Subjects include the Hawkhurst Gang, The VOC Ship Amsterdam and Batavia.

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