Westerpark in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe

Jacob Cornelisz van Neck

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

1. Jacob Cornelisz van Neck Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Jacob Cornelisz van Neck 1564 - 1638

Zeevaarder en leider van de tweede Nederlandse schipvaart naar Oost-Indië. Vervulde na terugkeer diverse belangrijke functies binnen het stadsbestuur van Amsterdam.

(English translation:)

Seafarer and leader of the second Dutch expedition to the East Indies. After his return, he fulfilled various important functions within the city council of Amsterdam.

Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1598.

Location. 52° 23.367′ N, 4° 53.329′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerpark. Marker is at the intersection of Van Neckstraat and Roggeveenstraat, on the right when traveling south on Van Neckstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Van Neckstraat 12, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1013 NP, Netherlands. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. Willem Barentsz (within shouting distance of this marker); Bokkinghangen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jan Huygen van Linschoten (about 120 meters away); Jacob van Heemskerck (about 120 meters away); Jacob Roggeveen (about 150 meters away); Dirk Hartogh (about 180 meters away); Frederik de Houtman (about 210 meters away); Cornelis de Houtman (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.

Also see . . .
1. Jacob Corneliszoon van Neck (Wikipedia).

Overview: Jacob Corneliszoon van Neck (often anglicized to Jacob Cornelius van Neck) (1564–1638) was a Dutch naval officer and explorer who led the second Dutch expedition to Indonesia from 1598 to 1599.

(Submitted on June 11, 2023.)

2. Second Dutch Expedition to East Indies (Wikipedia).

Overview: The Second Dutch Expedition to East Indies was an expedition that took place from 1598 to 1600, one of the Dutch forays into the East Indies spice trade that led to the establishment of the Dutch East India Company. It was led by Jacob Cornelius van Neck.

During the 16th century, the Portuguese dominated the spice trade, but after the first Dutch expedition to Indonesia under Cornelis de Houtman, the backers of that expedition decided that the time was ripe for further forays into the Indonesian spice market.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023

2. Jacob Cornelisz van Neck Marker - wide view
The company behind the first expedition, the Far-distance Company, and the recently established New Company for Voyages to East India joined forces and between them managed to raise nearly 800,000 guilders, the most money that had ever been raised in the Netherlands for a private venture.

Admiral Jacob van Neck was chosen as the leader, with Vice-Admiral Wybrand van Warwyck and arctic explorer Jacob van Heemskerck as his lieutenants. Also aboard was Willem Janszoon. On May 1, 1598, the fleet sailed from Texel.

(Submitted on June 11, 2023.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 86 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 11, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.