ZW2866 - Marine
Zeewijk
Shells - burnt
Site Location Gun Island: Area 2: Hole 1082/19 (13) (xyz-25/80/60 cm)
Number of Items 2
Material Marine
Museum Reference
Registration Number 2866
ID 21749
Status Commonwealth
Shipwreck Databases
Western Australian Museum
Zeewijk
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...