EVENT INFORMATION

8
December
1686

The slave ship Fort Amsterdam tot Cormantijn left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Curaçao. About 539 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 8 December 1686 📍 Curacao

Vessel: Fort Amsterdam tot Cormantijn; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Eijck, Michiel Joosten van; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 29 March 1686. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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