The Duyfken 1606 Replica Foundation would like to thank the people of Sri Lanka, particularly Galle, for the wonderful reception of the vessel.

The visit of Duyfken to Galle will be one of the highlights of the VOC 2002 Duyfken Voyagie.

We will remember the friendliness of the people, the support of organisations such as the Ceylon Tourist Board (Asoka Perrera in particular) and the Closenberg Hotel, as well as the individial support received by people such as Somasiri Devendra and Bruce and Lorraine Fellsmith.