Pruimenpit uit het wrak van de Oost-Indiëvaarder Hollandia before 1748

This small, unassuming object is a plum pit recovered from the wreck of the East India Company ship Hollandia. It provides a tangible link to the past and offers a glimpse into the lives of those who sailed on these vessels during the 18th century. The pit's size and shape suggest a common plum variety from that time, hinting at the food sources available to sailors on long voyages. While seemingly insignificant, the plum pit stands as a poignant reminder of the ship's history and its place in the maritime trade of the Dutch Golden Age.