EVENT INFORMATION

8
April
1759

The slave ship Philadelphia arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 329 people had been taken aboard and approximately 260 arrived.

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📅 8 April 1759 📍 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 Vlissingen on 24 June 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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