EVENT INFORMATION

15
November
1685

The slave ship Keurvorst van Brandenburg arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 500 people had been taken aboard and approximately 369 arrived.

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๐Ÿ“… 15 November 1685 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Keurvorst van Brandenburg; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Smidt, Hendrick B; Captain: Claassen, Herman; Captain: Swaan, Adriaan; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 1685. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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