A Layered History of Rooswijk (1740): From Ship to Global Stories
Filled with money and building materials, Rooswijk sank on a horrible night in early 1740. When the wreck was discovered, it was seen as an opportunity to make money by selling recovered artefacts. But the study of underwater cultural heritage sites such as Rooswijk can offer an amazing wealth of information to be developed from material remains. Join visiting researcher Martijn Manders to explore the global stories and connections to WA revealed by the Rooswijk.