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Dutch map west coast of Australia and Van Diemens Land
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Endeavour cannon c.1770

Discover the Endeavour cannon, thrown overboard when Cook’s ship struck a coral reef.


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Dirk Hartog Plate c.1616

Discover the Dirk Hartog plate, left by Dutch explorer Dirk Hartog when he landed at Shark Bay, Western Australia in 1616.


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Dutch Beardman Jugs c.1656

Discover the Beardman jugs, named after the bearded face on the neck that were excavated from the VOC ship Vergulde Draeck that was wrecked on the Western Australian coast in 1656.