A scene of the launching of the VOC ship 'De Zon' (1599) in the shipyard in east Amsterdam in the presence of William V, Prince of Orange and Wilhelmina of Prussia, Princess of Orange, June 2, 1768. This print is part of a series of 14 plates depicting the stay of William. Crowds gather around the docks near the launching vessel that is illustrated in the center. The ship has a Dutch flag with the symbol of the VOC. Men on the launched ship swing their hats in celebration. Two VOC yachts, seen on the left, also attend the launching.
