The Dutch East India Company ship, the Zuytdorp, likely crashed into the shore of Western Australia in 1712 due to a storm ...

With these far-flung interests, the East India Company raised a private navy to protect its cargo ships from pirates and the perennial enemies of Britain such as the Dutch and French.

The only East India Company ship that appears to match these two alternative spellings is the Roebuck, a ship built in 1619. Assuming that this the same ship as the “Rauebucke” in the text ...

The East India Company’s charter of incorporation, dated 31 December, 1600, provided the Company with a monopoly of all English – and later British – trade East of the Cape of Good Hope.

In 1601 alone, Dutch companies sent 65 ships to the Far East in search of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and turmeric. The profits they realized were astounding.

We got more info on the drama over an East India Company slave ship that will no doubt be very important as “Taboo” approaches its climax. Phil Owen. February 14, 2017 @ 7:07 PM.

The East India Company may have since been overshadowed by modern capitalism, but its legacy is still felt around the world. 4th of July Sale - 25% OFF! Magazine for all ages starting at $25/year ...