ZW876 - Animal
Zeewijk
Bone: jaw of large animal and 19th glass and china. Bag 18.
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Gun Island: Found under cliffs south of jetty. In water about 2’ deep at LW
Number of Items 1
Material Animal
Museum Reference
Registration Number 876
ID 20071
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...
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