EVENT INFORMATION

17
February
1759

The slave ship Geertruida began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

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๐Ÿ“… 17 February 1759 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Geertruida; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 236. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Castelijn, Johannes. The voyage began at Zeeland on 3 October 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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