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Dutch Cargo and Commerce Ships

Batavia — Dutch galeon
The original ship was made famous by the mutiny and massacre of over 125 crew and passengers. The replica was built with traditional materials using the tools and methods as in the original Batavia's construction. LAUNCHED: 1628, original ship; replica completed 1995 → FATE: Wrecked on Houtman Abrolhos in June 1629; replica is on exhibit at Lelystad, Netherlands.

Duyfken — Dutch barque
First authenticated European discovery of Australia, 1606. Prior to finding Australia, she explored much of South Pacific including the "Spice Islands" as part of the Dutch East Inda Company fleet. Her replica was built in Australia. LAUNCHED: 1595, original ship; replica launched January 24, 1999 → FATE: Condemned and dismantled in July 1608; replica on display at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, Austrailia.

Onrust — Dutch yacht
First ship built to reach what is now New York State, and the first fur trading vessel built in America. The ship was the first to explore much of the eastern seaboard around New England. LAUNCHED: 1614, replica launched May 20, 2009 → FATE: Original ship, unknown; replica on display at Connecticut River Museum.

Ourang Medan, SS — Dutch cargo ship
Purported ghost ship in Indonesian waters after her crew had died under suspicious circumstances. No registration records for a ship by the name of Ourang Medan could be located in various countries. LAUNCHED: 1945, first referenced → FATE: Supposedly exploded and sank June, 1947.

Rocknes, MV — Dutch rock dumping vessel, formerly a bulk carrier
As the world's largest rock dumping vessel, her unexpected capsizing killed 18 of 30 crew. The tragedy was due to high center of gravity, uneven cargo loading, and a punctured hull after touching bottom. LAUNCHED: 2001 → FATE: She capsized in shallow water south of Bergen Norway January 19, 2004. She was to be righted and repaired.

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Vrouw Maria — Dutch merchant ship, wooden two-masted
Treasure ship that went down with great artworks and jewelry for Catherine the Great. After its discovery in 1999, a Vrouw Maria Maritime Museum was established in Helsinki, Finland. LAUNCHED: 1770, circa → FATE: Sank October 3, 1771.

The number of Dutch Cargo and Commerce Ships listed is 6

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Page	Ship Name (Country and Type)
1.	Duyfken (Dutch barque)

Dutch Cargo and Commerce Ships
1.	Duyfken Dutch barque
2.	Onrust Dutch yacht
3.	Ourang Medan, SS Dutch cargo ship
4.	Rocknes, MV Dutch rock dumping vessel
5.	Vrouw Maria Dutch merchant ship