EVENT INFORMATION

11
February
1751

The slave ship Middelburgs Welvaren arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 265 people had been taken aboard and approximately 27 arrived.

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📅 11 February 1751 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Middelburgs Welvaren; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 268. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gerritsen, Jacob; Investor: Munck, Joh. Zn.; Investor: Munck, Jan de. The voyage began at Zeeland on 1749. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward + Ivory + Gold + Benin (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Berbice. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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