ZW2002 - Porcelain
Zeewijk
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Tea caddy, incomplete, porcelain
Site Location Swim line search from Peter’s cannon
Number of Items 1
Material Porcelain
Museum Reference
Registration Number 2002
ID 19749
Status Commonwealth
Tea caddy, incomplete, porcelain
Site Location Swim line search from Peter’s cannon
Number of Items 1
Material Porcelain
Registration Number 2002
ID 19749
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...