ZW420 - Armament
Zeewijk
Cannon ball.
Number of Items 1
Material Armament
Museum Reference
Registration Number 420
ID 20086
Status Commonwealth
Cannon ball.
Number of Items 1
Material Armament
Registration Number 420
ID 20086
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...