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Batavia cargo shows 17th century trade ran across Europe
Sandstone blocks on the Batavia trace back to different German quarries, revealing wider trade links behind one ship's cargo.
Why it mattersThe finding adds detail to the Batavia's cargo story and shows how far 17th century supply chains could stretch.
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