EVENT INFORMATION

13
June
1731

The slave ship Leusden left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 629 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 13 June 1731 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Leusden; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Harmensz, Bruijn; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 1 October 1730. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Jacquin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Paramaribo. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 59 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.1%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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