ZW5660
Zeewijk
Bone phalange
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Gun Island
Number of Items 1
Museum Reference
Registration Number 5660
ID 114006
Bone phalange
Site Area Code Mid-West
Site Location Gun Island
Number of Items 1
Registration Number 5660
ID 114006
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...