Koning Willem de Tweede Found off Australian Coast
In 1857, the Dutch sailing Koning Willem de Tweede sank in a storm near Robe, Australia during the gold rush period. Sixteen of her crew lost their lives.
Select Media Stories
Shipwreck Site of 19th Century Dutch Merchant Vessel Found - Media Release, Australian National Maritime Museum
How Researchers Discovered a 168-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off the Coast of Australia in Underwater ‘Blizzard’ Conditions - Smithsonian Magazine
19th century shipwreck discovered off Australian coast highlights once common maritime ‘side hustle’ - CNN
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