In 1628, a great ship sets off for a long journey, carrying numerous passengers and treasures. When circumstances take a turn for the worse and tragedy strikes, one of the most barbaric stories in history unfolds. Batten down the hatches, mates! Trouble's afoot!

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Episode Sources:

https://museum.wa.gov.au/research/research-areas/maritime-archaeology/batavia-cape-inscription/batavia?fbclid=IwAR2cmNBQCpZHZnmY7ueHMYuRgqrz8YeSuTkvlGYgg5RNQmDlAii7YQBs_Ug

https://www.museum.wa.gov.au/maritime-archaeology-db/sites/default/files/no.136pelsaertjournal.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2cGOgt1JHibCiZKgyxqm8WbQY40LiYJDyriulQ2ai_emuaztx8gRy-ASA

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/search?q=batavia&location=srp&type=manual&fbclid=IwAR3vmdNUDzmBRV9HWi_IsOzZ6oPisWuD9GnxGfLd3-izdt9DGoIeInvWZ9A

https://www.lwgallery.uwa.edu.au/_data/assets/pdffile/0007/3052375/Batavia-Symposium-Program.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2Py7Uit24Xh2Nmsz_PgsdlOJ2gHMHJjVAaUPsNUdsM9MLLPoUb74fH6hU

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