EVENT INFORMATION

25
May
1751

The slave ship Surinaamse Welvaart arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 260 people had been taken aboard and approximately 200 arrived.

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📅 25 May 1751 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Surinaamse Welvaart; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ridder, Jan de; Captain: Gerritsen, Job. The voyage began at Amsterdam on 1750. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward + Ivory + Gold + Benin (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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