EVENT INFORMATION

9
January
1754

The slave ship Philadelphia arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 223 people had been taken aboard and approximately 214 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 9 January 1754 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Philadelphia; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 240. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Menkenveld, Jan; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 18 November 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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