ZW4978 - Cargo
Zeewijk
Barrel hoop, section, iron. One on display only
Site Location Gun Island: Hole 160/R (xyz-70/70/50 cm)
Number of Items 3
Material Cargo
Museum Reference
Registration Number 4978
ID 19850
Status Commonwealth
Barrel hoop, section, iron. One on display only
Site Location Gun Island: Hole 160/R (xyz-70/70/50 cm)
Number of Items 3
Material Cargo
Registration Number 4978
ID 19850
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...