Wiebbe Hayes Stone Fort, Stone fort on West Wallabi Island, Western Australia.
The sandstone rectangular structure stands approximately 100 meters from the sea on West Wallabi Island, within the Houtman Abrolhos archipelago.
Constructed in 1629 by survivors of the Batavia shipwreck, this structure served as a defensive position against mutineers who threatened their safety.
The fort represents the earliest European building in Australia, marking the beginning of colonial architectural development in the continent.
Located 63 kilometers from mainland Western Australia, the fort remains accessible for visitors interested in early maritime history and archaeological studies.
The soldiers who built this fort survived thanks to the tammar wallabies on the island, which provided them with food while the mutineers starved.
Location: Western Australia
Part of: Batavia Shipwreck Site and Survivor Camps Area 1629 - Houtman Abrolhos
GPS coordinates: -28.46134,113.70411
Latest update: May 15, 2025 14:51
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