ZW4712 - Cargo
Zeewijk
Barrel hoop fragment and coin.
Site Location Gun Island: Hole 152R (xyz-30/30/30 cm)
Number of Items 1
Material Cargo
Museum Reference
Registration Number 4712
ID 19467
Status Commonwealth
ANCODS 1979 Commonwealth Govt. Allocation: ANMM (00046415)
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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