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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 36 MIN

The Batavia - 1600's Survival

from Wouldn't Read About It

If you think surviving a modern shipwreck would be tough, imagine facing one in 1629...No GPS. No rescue flares. No hope from the sky. This is the chilling yarn of the Batavia, a wealthy Dutch flagship that smashed into a remote reef off Western Australia. But the shipwreck wasn’t the disaster. What happened next on the tiny, sun-baked island was far worse. This is a gripping 400-year-old tale of absolute power, desperate survival, rogue mutiny, and ultimate justice. Strap yourselves in.Follow us on socials for more!Instagram: @wouldntreadaboutitpodTikTok: @wouldntreadaboutitpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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