Exploring the Duyfken.
The Duyfken is a replica of a 17th Century ship that was owned by the Dutch East Indies Company. This organisation was also known by the abbreviation VOC.
The Duyfken has a unique place in Australia's maritime history. However it is also very similar to some other famous ships that we will encounter on our learning journey.
What do you know about ships of this type and the everyday challenges faced by the people that sailed them? What would you like to know about the lives of the people that sailed them?
Below is a Wallwisher display. The red wall is place to add your comments about what you already know about the early sailing ships, used by world navigators, and the challenges t and the challenges that early navigators and sailors faced.
Just double click over the wall to add your comments and questions.
The Duyfken has a unique place in Australia's maritime history. However it is also very similar to some other famous ships that we will encounter on our learning journey.
What do you know about ships of this type and the everyday challenges faced by the people that sailed them? What would you like to know about the lives of the people that sailed them?
Below is a Wallwisher display. The red wall is place to add your comments about what you already know about the early sailing ships, used by world navigators, and the challenges t and the challenges that early navigators and sailors faced.
Just double click over the wall to add your comments and questions.