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 |
How long is Duyfken?
65′
Duyfken/Length
Where is the original Duyfken?
Fremantle
In Fremantle, Western Australia, a full-size replica of the Dutch ship Duyfken was launched in January 1999. The original Duyfken was a fast and maneuverable three-masted yacht, armed with several cannons.
What is the Duyfken 1606 replica Foundation?
Duyfken – the replica Nearly 400 years after the Duyfken’s historical voyage, a replica was built as a compelling educational tool to raise awareness of Dutch exploration of Australia in the 1600s. Learn all about this authentic replica sailing ship, including its ambitious voyages »
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 long did it take to build the Duyfken replica?
about two years and a half years
It took about two years and a half years to build and rig the replica, from the laying of the keel on January 12, 1997, to the time of its first trial on July 10, 1999. Thousands of people contributed to the construction of the vessel.
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.
Who captained the Duyfken?
Willem Janszoon and the Duyfken This fleet was the first to be fully equipped and controlled by the VOC. Captained by Willem Janszoon, a mariner from Amsterdam, the Duyfken completed a number of different assignments around the East Indies between 1603 and 1605, including running mail and supplies between ports.
When was the Duyfken replica built?
Duyfken was built by the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation, jointly with the Maritime Museum of Western Australia, and launched on 24 January 1999 in Fremantle….SAIL ON DUYFKEN.
| Keel laid | 11 January 1997 by Crown Prince Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands |
|---|---|
| Rig | Three masted, square for and main, lateen mizzen |
What was the first ship to discover Australia?
Duyfken
The Dutch East India Company ship, Duyfken, captained by Willem Janszoon, made the first documented European landing in Australia in 1606.
Where did the Duyfken replica begin its first trip?
Banda, Indonesia
Duyfken started its historic voyage from Banda, Indonesia, on 18 November 1605, sailing east along New Guinea’s south coast before heading south into the middle of the Arafura Sea and then south east.
Who built the Duyfken?
It predates James Cook’s voyage on Endeavour by 164 years, yet it is often a forgotten aspect of our history. Duyfken was built by the Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation, jointly with the Maritime Museum of Western Australia, and launched on 24 January 1999 in Fremantle….Last boarding at 3.10pm.
| Adult | $25 |
|---|---|
| Member | FREE |
What was the tonnage of the Duyfken?
She was a fast, lightly armed ship probably intended for shallow water, small valuable cargoes, bringing messages, sending provisions, or privateering. The tonnage of Duyfken has been given as 25-30 lasten (50-60 tons).
What is the Duyfken Replica sailing ship?
The Duyfken replica sailing ship was built in Fremantle, with her official launching in January 1999. As a ‘living’ museum, the ship’s role has been to tell the story of the original Duyfken, a Dutch sailing ship and the first known European ship to make landfall with the Australian continent in 1606.
What is the best time to visit the Duyfken?
Tours of the Duyfken run daily and are exclusive to AQWA visitors during the ship’s residency at AQWA (April-October). AQWA is open 10am-5pm every day of the year (except Christmas Day).
Do I need an AQWA entry + Duyfken tour?
You must purchase an AQWA Entry + Duyfken Tour to access the ship at these times. The Duyfken replica sailing ship was built in Fremantle, with her official launching in January 1999.