EVENT INFORMATION

15
January
1771

The slave ship Jonge Willem departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Suriname.

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๐Ÿ“… 15 January 1771 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Jonge Willem; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 280. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Noordhoek, Johannes; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 15 January 1771. 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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