Nail fragments (A): B. ?: C 2 nails +1 head: D 6 bolt heads: E. 4 bolt fragments.
Site Location Gun Island: Hole 272/2R (xyz- throughout)
Number of Items 18
Material Ship's fittings
Registration Number 5225
ID 23153
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...