ZW1440 - TIMBER
Zeewijk
Wood fragment, small
Site Location Gun Island: 1976: Hole 69
Number of Items 1
Material TIMBER
Museum Reference
Registration Number 1440
ID 20419
Status Commonwealth
Wood fragment, small
Site Location Gun Island: 1976: Hole 69
Number of Items 1
Material TIMBER
Registration Number 1440
ID 20419
Status Commonwealth
Zeewijk was wrecked on the Houtman Abrolhos on 9 June 1727. The Zeewijk did not break up immediately and goods, including the treasure chests, were transferred to Gun Island. It was obvious to the crew that the ship could never be floated from its position locked into the reef.
A rescue group of eleven of the fittest survivors and First Mate set off for Batavia in the longboat on 10 July...