ZW2166
Zeewijk
Square iron tubing
Site Location Iron bar area
Number of Items 1
Museum Reference
Registration Number 2166
ID 25644
Status Commonwealth
Square iron tubing
Site Location Iron bar area
Number of Items 1
Registration Number 2166
ID 25644
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...