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Peter FitzSimons: the story of Batavia

Posted by: 2UE | 15 March, 2011 - 4:06 PM
Peter FitzSimons with Paul Murray on the book Batavia

In 1629 the ship Batavia, then on her maiden voyage, sank after running aground some 40 miles off the coast of Western Australia. Peter FitzSimons talks to Paul Murray about his latest read on the good ship Batavia.

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  • Can't stand Peter F. His wife seems nice, but he is such a lefty bully. I won't be reading his book and contributing to his champagne socialist lifestyle where he slags off decent, honest, hard working Australians. Much better to read Mike Dash's book, "Batavia Graveyard"

    Colleen Wednesday 16 March, 2011 - 3:23 PM

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