EVENT INFORMATION

29
August
1735

The slave ship Leusden left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 645 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 29 August 1735 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Leusden; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Velde, Daniel de; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 5 August 1734. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Badagry/Apa (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Paramaribo. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 122 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 56.9%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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