EVENT INFORMATION

15
May
1683

The slave ship Poelwijk left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 282 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 15 May 1683 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Poelwijk; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Banckert, Joost. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 15 September 1682. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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