| Address | Morning Reef,
Geraldton
Western Australia, 6530, Australia | | Enquiries : | Send an enquiry to Batavia Shipwreck | | Telephone Enquiries : | 08-9921 3999 |
Dive the famous Batavia shipwreck.
Just before dawn on 4 June 1629 the 600 tonne Dutch East India Company Sailing Ship "Batavia" was wrecked on Morning Reef off Beacon Island, 10 kilometres west of West Wallabi Island in the Abrolhos Islands.
Dozens drowned trying to escape to safety on the nearby islands. The Commander Francisco Palsaert, took the ship's boat to get help whilst Merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz, was left in charge. He mutinied and murdered 125 men, women and children.
The ship lies in four to six metres of clear water, the outline of the hull, fully equipped with cannons and anchors, is a stark reminder of the gruesome tale and as such, has now become a folklore of Australia.
For tours to dive the wreck and explore the underwater advenutre contact the Geraldton Visitor Centre, telephone 08 9921 3999.
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| Activity | Cruising, Scuba-Diving, Snorkelling, Swimming. | | Entity Facility | Sheltered Area. | | Experience | Historic/Heritage, Island, Marine. |
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