The full story of the 17th century shipwreck of the Dutch United East India Company's return ship "The Batavia" in Australia.

*Episode 4: Come Hell or High Water*

 In 1628, the largest Dutch United East India Company's Returnship, 'The Batavia,' on her way to Batavia, crashed on the Houtman Abrolhos Islands, off the coast of Western Australia. Help was underway, but Under Merchant Jeronimus Cornelisz plotted to take over any rescue ship once it arrived and go pirating. He ordered the deaths of anyone who could ruin their plans. One group of survivors was led by soldier Wiebbe Hayes, who intended to defend themselves tooth and nail against attacks from the Under Merchant.

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*CHAPTERS*

01.  The History So Far

02.  Guns v Rocks

03.  Secret Compass

04.  Knives Out

05.  No More Tears

06.  Kill 'em All

07.  Tie a Yellow Ribbon

08.  The High Ground

09.  They Are Coming

10.  The Devil's Own

11.  Searching the Lost

12.  Suck on Rocks

13.  Deal or No Deal

14.  Down the Well

15.  This is It, the Apocalypse

16.  Smoke

17.  Race

18.  Scoundrels

19.  Inquisition

20.  The Walking Dead

21.  God Will Grant Me a Miracle

22.  Short Drop, Sudden Stop

23.  Treasure Hunt

24.  Set Sail

25.  Marooned

26.  To Hell and Back

27.  The Full Force of the Company

28.  The Captain

29.  The Merchant

30.  The Others

31.  Perished by Corruption

32.  Save The Batavia