Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum
  • Xantho

    Stranger on the Shore | Updated 22 Feb 2011

    The SSXantho was the first coastal steamer to ply the Western Australian coast. The ship has an interesting history and as one of the first iron ships to be excavated has provided new directions in maritime archaeology and maritime archaeological conservat ...

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  • Zuytdorp

    Stranger on the Shore | Updated 22 Feb 2011

    In 1712 the Zuytdorp was on its way from Holland to Batavia in company with a ship called the Kockenge. The two ships left the Cape of Good Hope on 22 April 1712, but became separated and the Zuytdorp never arrived at its destination. The Zuytdorp was one ...

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