Shipwrecks of the Roaring Forties project – Beacon Island archaeology

Public Lecture | Updated 1 decade ago

Image of man excavating remains in a ditch
Excavating Batavia mutiny remains at Beacon Island
Dr Paul Bourke (iVEC@UWA)

Are you interested in learning more about the plight of the Batavia and its survivors?

The new discovery and careful excavation of a burial site from the Beacon Island mutiny has revealed the remains of an adolescent human. Such finds are critical to understanding not only how the wreck survivors died, but also who they were.

Join WA Museum Head of Maritime Archaeology Jeremy Green and UWA archaeologist Professor Alistair Paterson as they discuss this latest find thanks to a recent field trip to Beacon Island. Learn more about the Shipwrecks of the Roaring Forties project, and future research plans.

What will the Batavia story reveal next? 

Bookings are essential as places are limited. Please call 9921 5080.