ZW5336 - Coal
Zeewijk
Coal
Site Location Gun Island: Area 11: Hole 265/6L (xyz- throughout)
Number of Items 5
Material Coal
Museum Reference
Registration Number 5336
ID 23261
Status Commonwealth
Coal
Site Location Gun Island: Area 11: Hole 265/6L (xyz- throughout)
Number of Items 5
Material Coal
Registration Number 5336
ID 23261
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...