How a Dutch Trading Post Became the VOC’s Asian Stronghold
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Shipwrecks Gallery
Discover the fascinating maritime history of the State’s midwest
From the famous Batavia mutiny, to lesser known tales such as the inspiring saga of human ingenuity displayed by Zeewijk survivors and the unknown fate of other European shipwreck survivors stranded on Western Australian shores, discover the fascinating maritime history of the State’s Mid West.
The gallery features artefacts from four local shipwrecks including clay pipes, silver coins, cannons, the original Batavia stone portico and numerous other relics.
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A Shipwreck, a Mutiny, and a Dark Chapter in Australian History
Batavia Hull Model (1629)
Voyage, Wreck, and Rediscovery of a Dutch East India Company Ship
Batavia’s history, 1628-1963
The Mysterious Wreck and Enduring Legacy of a VOC Ship
Zuytdorp: Lost Without a Trace
In The Wild West – Lecture Series
Wreck of the Zuytdorp
From the depths of the Indian Ocean to the heart of maritime history
The Mysteries of the Batavia
Tales of Survival, Tragedy, and Treasure on Western Australia’s Coast
Shipwrecks Gallery Highlights Tour
National Heritage Listed Place Guide
eBook: Batavia 1629
A Toast Lost to the Sea
Beaker Glass from the Zuytdorp
A Signal of Survival?
Breech Block from the Zuytdorp
A Stoneware Face from Frechen
Beardman Jug
An Experimental Gun of Iron, Copper and Risk
Cutaway Composite Cannon
Trade, Power, and a Costly Cargo
Elephant Tusk
How the Batavia Kept the Ocean Out
A Thick Skin
A Grand Gateway That Never Reached Its Destination
Batavia’s Portico
Echoes of a Doomed Voyage
Ship’s Bell from the Batavia
A Clue Left in the Red Dirt
Dutch Tobacco Box
A Stream of Silver, Frozen in Time
Treasure on the Seafloor
A Star-Filled Guide to the Seas
Mariner’s Astrolabe
Navigating a Global Ocean