EVENT INFORMATION

29
November
1727

The slave ship Amsterdam left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 476 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 29 November 1727 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Amsterdam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Yaght. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Bruijn, Jan Harmensz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 27 August 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.8%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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