Nails and bolts: numerous sizes. Bulk no'.
Site Location Gun Island: Area 11: Hole 275/3L (xyz- throughout)
Number of Items 220
Material Ship's fittings
Registration Number 5236
ID 23162
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...