ZW5641 - Animal
Zeewijk
Bone fragments, animal,
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Not specified
Number of Items 11
Material Animal
Museum Reference
Registration Number 5641
ID 112156
Bone fragments, animal,
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Not specified
Number of Items 11
Material Animal
Registration Number 5641
ID 112156
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...