Australia Philately: 1979 Wreck of ‘Batavia’ 350th Anniversary

  The 350th anniversary of the wreck of the Dutch merchant ship Batavia will be commemorated on the pre-stamped envelope being released on 5 June 1979. The stamp area, which carries a 20c denomination, features an artistic representation of the Batavia. The Batavia, commanded by Francisco Pelsaert left Holland in…

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