ZW285 - MISCELLANEOUS
Zeewijk
Assorted fragments of wood, iron and copper.
Number of Items 1
Material MISCELLANEOUS
Museum Reference
Registration Number 285
ID 20025
Status Commonwealth
Assorted fragments of wood, iron and copper.
Number of Items 1
Material MISCELLANEOUS
Registration Number 285
ID 20025
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...