ZW3020 - Stoneware
Zeewijk
Jug, beardman, neck with part mask
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Area location:Buoy 12
Number of Items 1
Material Stoneware
Museum Reference
Registration Number 3020
ID 19797
Status Commonwealth
Jug, beardman, neck with part mask
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Area location:Buoy 12
Number of Items 1
Material Stoneware
Registration Number 3020
ID 19797
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...