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Duyfken 2016 Dirk Hartog Commemorative Voyage
The Duyfken sets sail from Fremantle on August 18, 2016 in Fremantle, Australia. Source: Getty Images AsiaPac

After a successful Dirk Hartog Year the future looked rosy for the Duyfken but unexpected events have turned round the fortunes of the ship says Elly Spillekom, one of the volunteers

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After a successful Dirk Hartog Year the future looked rosy for the Duyfken but unexpected events have turned round the fortunes of the ship says Elly Spillekom, one of the volunteers

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