Wiebbe Hayes' men prevail again just as…

Wiebbe Hayes' men prevail again just as Pelsaert arrives at the islands, two months after leaving Batavia, only to discover that a bloody mutiny has taken place among the survivors, reducing their numbers by at least a hundred.

A race to the rescue ship ensues between Cornelisz's men and the soldiers.

Wiebbe Hayes reaches the ship first and is able to present his side of the story to Pelsaert.

After a short battle, the combined force captures all of the mutineers.

Pelsaert decides to conduct a trial on the islands, because the Saardam on the return voyage to Batavia would otherwise be overcrowded with survivors and prisoners.

After a brief trial, the worst offenders are taken to Seals' Island and executed.

Cornelisz and several of the major mutineers have both hands chopped off before being hanged.

Wouter Loos and a cabin boy, considered only minor offenders, are marooned on mainland Australia, never to be heard of again.