Pipe stems + 3 bowl fragments- gouda pipe: Ivan Braek SVS.
Site Location Gun Island: Area 9: Hole 157R (xyz- 30/30/ to 65 cm)
Number of Items 22
Material Clay pipes
Registration Number 4814
ID 22767
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...