Shipwreck Databases Western Australian Museum

ZW1457 - Copper/brass

Zeewijk

Fitting, copper alloy. Appears to be the circular hinge and part arm of a folding rule, square or sector; or similar part of hinged instrument.

Site Area Code Mid-West

Site Location Southern Abrolhos: Found in guano area (fill in crack) point16.

Number of Items 1

Material Copper/brass

Museum Reference

Registration Number 1457

ID 20436

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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ZW1457 - Copper/brass

Zeewijk

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Zeewijk