EVENT INFORMATION

12
November
1757

The slave ship Philadelphia completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Guyana.

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๐Ÿ“… 12 November 1757 ๐Ÿ“ Guyana

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 6 September 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Berbice. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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