Barlow is transferred to the Dutch ship the CASTLE OF LIYD, which is to return to Holland. He describes Batavia, which is forcefully ruled by the Dutch.

Barlow is transferred to the Dutch Admiral ship, the CASTLE OF LIYD, which is to return to Holland. Barlow describes the city of Batavia, the chief port of the Dutch in the East Indies. The Dutch are hated in Java, but have a strong hold on the country. Junks come from China and Japan to trade with the Dutch, who sell their worn out ships to the Chinese.

Record Details

Item reference: JOD/4/179
Catalogue Section: Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum
Level: PAGE
Extent: 1 page
Date made: 1659-1703; 1674
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London