At the Nagasacki trading post on September 25, 1667, they tried to bring in the fluyt ship "White Lion" using tow boats. Since the ship was about 5 Japanese miles from shore, they had to pay double wages of 24 per boat. Due to heavy rain and wind, the boats couldn't reach the ship. By evening, the ship anchored near Fishers Island and signaled for help. The interpreters Issierobe and Jochem were reluctant to ask the governor for permission to assist.
On September 26, they hired 40 boats which successfully brought in the ship. Constantin Ranst and his sick wife were brought ashore and welcomed. On September 27-28, they unloaded the White Lion's cargo, which matched the inventory.
The first sales day was held on September 30. On October 1, after difficult negotiations, they agreed on a price of 12 tael 5 maas per picol. Most goods sold well. Ranst's wife gave birth to a stillborn son who was buried in the Dutch cemetery by one of the interpreters.
From October 2-4, they were busy delivering the sold goods, which went slowly due to new rules from the Nagasacki governor about hiring laborers. On October 6, during the second showing day, several thieves were caught and beaten with sticks. The second sale was held on October 7, selling various Dutch goods.


National Archives / Archives South Holland, archive number 1.04.02, Inventaris van het archief van de Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie (VOC), 1602-1795 (1811), inventory number 1267, Heren Zeventien en kamer Amsterdam, INGEKOMEN STUKKEN UIT INDIË, Overgekomen brieven en papieren, Overgekomen brieven en papieren uit Indië aan de Heren XVII en de kamer Amsterdam, Overgekomen brieven en papieren uit Indië aan de Heren XVII en de kamer Amsterdam, 1669 GGGG. Derde boek: Batavia's ingekomen brievenboek, deel I
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