EVENT INFORMATION

19
January
1742

The slave ship Africaanse Galei completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Suriname.

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📅 19 January 1742 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Africaanse Galei; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 260. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vendevijle, Pieter; Captain: Ruleau, Daniel; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 26 October 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 19.4%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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