EVENT INFORMATION

23
April
1725

The slave ship Rusthof arrived with enslaved Africans in Sint Eustatius. About 453 people had been taken aboard and approximately 431 arrived.

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📅 23 April 1725 📍 Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Rusthof; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Wassenaer, Hendrik; Captain: Barnaer, Hendrik; Captain: Schouwenburg, Jean. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 10 March 1724. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Eustatius. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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