Case 138
The Batavia
Case 138
The Batavia
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The Batavia set sail from Amsterdam with a fleet of seven other ships, carrying 341 people who ranged from V.O.C officials, sailors and soldiers, to relatively well-off passengers travelling with their families. The Batavia was packed with valuable cargo, including stone to build factories with, silverware, jewels, and a fortune in coins that would amount to almost 41 million Australian dollars in today’s currency.
Life on the ship was harsh, perilous, and unpleasant. Sleeping quarters were cramped and barrels of drinking water were contaminated with worms and algae. Outbreaks of infectious and nutritional deficiency diseases were common, resulting in the deaths of 10 passengers… However, the worst was yet to come.
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AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
MTC program: maketheconnection.net/resources/spread-the-word
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call/
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Researched and written by Erin Munro
Creative director: Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
PRIMARY SOURCES:
Commander Francisco Pelsaert’s journal
BOOKS:
Batavia’s Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History’s Bloodiest Mutiny – Mike Dash
The Wreck of the Batavia – Simon Leys
Islands of Angry Ghosts – Hugh Edwards
WEBSITES:
VOC Historical Society – Batavia
Western Australian Museum Shipwreck Databases
ARTICLES:
Archaeologists discover new mass grave from notorious shipwreck
Batavia’s mysteries unfold with discovery of mass grave
Databases of people aboard the VOC ships Batavia & Zeewijk
DOCUMENTARIES:
Shipwreck Detectives – Batavia’s Bones
60 Minutes Australia – Island of Horror
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush
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The Batavia set sail from Amsterdam with a fleet of seven other ships, carrying 341 people who ranged from V.O.C officials, sailors and soldiers, to relatively well-off passengers travelling with their families. The Batavia was packed with valuable cargo, including stone to build factories with, silverware, jewels, and a fortune in coins that would amount to almost 41 million Australian dollars in today’s currency.
Life on the ship was harsh, perilous, and unpleasant. Sleeping quarters were cramped and barrels of drinking water were contaminated with worms and algae. Outbreaks of infectious and nutritional deficiency diseases were common, resulting in the deaths of 10 passengers… However, the worst was yet to come.
***
Sign the Lindsay Buziak petition here.
***
______
Our episodes deal with serious and often distressing incidents. If you feel at anytime you need support, please contact your local crisis centre. Some suggestions for confidential support for men, women and children:
AUSTRALIA:
Lifeline Crisis Support: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: Depression and anxiety support: 1300 22 46 36
Rape & Domestic Violence Services: 1800 737 732
Men's Line: 1300 78 99 78
Headspace: Youth Mental Health Foundation: see headspace.org.au for your local centre
USA:
Distress & Lifeline: 1800 273 8255
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741
Domestic Violence Helpline: 1800 799 7233
Victim Connect: support for victims of crime: 855 484 2846
UK:
Mind: mental health support: 0300 123 3393
SANE: mental health support: 0300 304 7000
Samaritans support network: 116 123
National Stalking Helpline: 0808 802 0300
CANADA:
For a list of Canadian crisis centres: https://thelifelinecanada.ca/help/call
NEW ZEALAND:
Lifeline: 0800 543354
Depression Helpline: 0800 111 757 (Text 4202)
CREDITS
NARRATION:
Episode narrated by the Anonymous Host
EPISODE:
Researched and written by Erin Munro
Creative director: Milly Raso
MUSIC:
‘Flatline intro’ and ‘Come play with me’ intro and outro www.dl-sounds.com
All other music and audio clean up performed by Mike Migas and Andrew Joslyn
OTHER:
Logo design by Paulina Szymanska
RESOURCES
PRIMARY SOURCES:
Commander Francisco Pelsaert’s journal
BOOKS:
Batavia’s Graveyard: The True Story of the Mad Heretic Who Led History’s Bloodiest Mutiny – Mike Dash
The Wreck of the Batavia – Simon Leys
Islands of Angry Ghosts – Hugh Edwards
WEBSITES:
VOC Historical Society – Batavia
Western Australian Museum Shipwreck Databases
ARTICLES:
Archaeologists discover new mass grave from notorious shipwreck
Batavia’s mysteries unfold with discovery of mass grave
Databases of people aboard the VOC ships Batavia & Zeewijk
DOCUMENTARIES:
Shipwreck Detectives – Batavia’s Bones
60 Minutes Australia – Island of Horror
THIS EPISODE’S SPONSORS
Quip – Get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush
Dog’s Lounge – Get 20% OFF your first order with promo code ‘CASEFILE’
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