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Described by Jacob Alrichs as a yacht, it was nonetheless a sizable ship. Perhaps 100 tons.
https://encyclopedia.nahc-mapping.org/document/letter-jacob-alrichs-director-and-council-0
Also described as a 'small Spanish bark' here: https://encyclopedia.nahc-mapping.org/document/resolution-trade-horses-and-goats-st-cruis-return-blacks-bonaire-trade-salt-beans
It is NOT to be confused with the giant warship built in 1655 as the flagship of the Navy!
Yet this ship carried many settlers to New Netherland, usually in groups of 30-40, and with additional room for crew and cargo.
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