Fifteen years after writing the story of the Batavia, author Peter Fitzsimons remains absolutely fascinated by it.

Press PLAY to hear Peter Fitzsimons discuss the chilling story of the Batavia

Fitzsimons told 6PR Mornings host Simon Beaumont about the shipwreck, which was followed by a mutiny in 1629.

He noted that Russell Crowe now holds the film rights to what he calls “The best story in the history of the world,” adding, “Isn’t it the most stunning story?

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Image: Western Australian Museum