Fragments of pine sheathing. Poorly preserved. Sheathing nails holes preserved, closely spaced, square in section. Rounded nail head impressions on exterior surface.
Site Location Area location: site D
Number of Items 102
Material Ship's timber
Registration Number 5602
ID 23473
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...