Jug, Rheinish, neck and handle with 4 stamped cartwheel designs on front of neck
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Area location:Buoy 10
Number of Items 1
Material Stoneware
Registration Number 3018
ID 19796
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...