Witte Leeuw
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Witte Leeuw
To aid the Dutch who were building influence and colonies the Far East, the Witte Leeuw was sent to protect Duty interests in the East Indies. Although built as a navy ship she was run by the Dutch East India Company. The loss of the Witte Leeuw was considered a mighty blow for the Company when she was sunk in James Bay in 1613, during a battle with two Portugese carracks. Witte Leeuw translates as White Lion.
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