I read this topic earlier, mildly interesting, a brand I figured I'd never hear about again.
Then, I was reading a book over the past few days on the WWII New Guinea campaign and the name came up as the name of a Dutch ship. Google, and aha, there it is. Apparently named for a 17th century sailor. Not sure about the possible connection to a bike, name it's a common name in the Netherlands and it's just a coincidence?
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Larry:1958 Drysdale, 1961 Gitane Gran Sport, 1974 Zeus track, 1988 Masi Gran Corsa, 1974 Falcon, 1980 Palo Alto, 198? Vitus 979. Susan: 1976 Windsor Profesional.