The Merenstejin, (or Merenstein as it is now spelled) a Dutch merchant ship that was built in Amsterdam, Holland in 1693 with a passenger capacity of 315, is wrecked off Jutten Island on the West Cape coast. It sunk with a cargo of gold and silver. Of the 200 people on board, 101 lost their lives.

The wreck and part of the cargo was salvaged in 1972 and is now a diving site. For a more detailed history of the Merenstein (its voyages, wreck, survivors' accounts, as well as salvage operations) go to http://www.vocshipwrecks.nl/out_voyages6/merestein.html

Sources:

1. Wallis, F. (2000). Nuusdagboek: feite en fratse oor 1000 jaar, Kaapstad: Human & Rousseau.