EVENT INFORMATION

15
February
1770

The slave ship Welmenende left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 194 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 15 February 1770 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Welmenende; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 280. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Haijen, Cornelis van; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 4 July 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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