The Unfortunate Voyage of the Batavia: E03: Rites of Passage

History of the Netherlands - A podcast by Republic of Amsterdam Radio - Mondays

Life on board a ship in the 1600s was no joyous experience. In this episode, we look at what the crew, soldiers and passengers aboard the Batavia went through, as they made their way from the United Provinces to their first scheduled stop at the Cape of Good Hope: the southern tip of Africa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices