In Darling Harbour the Batavia is open to public access. With QuickTime VR-technology we offer you a look aboard the Batavia. Latest news on the Batavia on our Dutch pages , or at the website of the Australian National Maritime Museum . The first few days brought heavy weather in the Channel and the Vizcaya Gulf. On October 4th, the ship reported from a position near southern Portugal.
Weather is fine now and work on the ship can be carried out.
The Batavia arrived at Capetown on October 27th, 10.35 hrs. Mail was exchanged via the Dutch consul. The Condock V commenced bunkering at 21.00 hrs and the ship left Capetown on 28th October 01.00 hrs. This position is North of the Kerguel Islands, near Amsterdam Island. All is well on board.