ZW5614 - Clay pipes
Zeewijk
Clay pipe stem w/ roulette patterning circles.
Site Location Area location: Middle Island Well 2- "Narrow Neck" Well south side.
Number of Items 1
Material Clay pipes
Museum Reference
Registration Number 5614
ID 19932
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...
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