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Above A full sized replica of the Amsterdam floats outside the Dutch National Maritime Museum. right The remains of the Amsterdam being dug into in 1969, before archaeologists could intervene. At that time, historic wrecks did not have the same protections as heritage sites on land.

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The Shipwreck Museum, Hastings, and the wreck of the Amsterdam

At very low tides, the remains of the Amsterdam, the most complete surviving example of a Dutch East India Company trading vessel, can be seen on Bulverhythe Beach near Hastings. CA Editor Carly Hilts visited the wreck, travelled to the Shipwreck Museum in Hastings’ Old Town, and spoke to Peter Marsden to find out more.