ZW5653 - FERROUS
Zeewijk
Fe nail
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Gun Island
Number of Items 1
Material FERROUS
Museum Reference
Registration Number 5653
ID 113999
Fe nail
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Gun Island
Number of Items 1
Material FERROUS
Registration Number 5653
ID 113999
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...