EVENT INFORMATION

17
February
1659

The slave ship Vergulde Zalm left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Venezuela. About 398 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 February 1659 ๐Ÿ“ Venezuela

Vessel: Vergulde Zalm; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wel, Jacob van der; Captain: Dijck, Gerrit Jansz van; Investor: Meeckeren, Willem van; Investor: Coster, Hendrik de; Investor: Lagarde, Guillaume Belinde; Investor: Vis, Nicolaes; Investor: Coymans, Isaac; Investor: Sonburgh, Johan; Investor: Welsieck, Gerard; Investor: Blauw, Johan; Investor: Tayspill, Jan; Investor: Iperen, Claes van; Investor: Weijman, Bartel Barentsz; Investor: Suijck, Gerrit Arentsz; Investor: Santen, Pieter van; Investor: Kuijff, Gerard; Investor: Speck, Cornelis Teunisz. The voyage began at Texel on 1658. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: La Guaira. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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