EVENT INFORMATION

31
January
1687

The slave ship Portugaalse Koopman left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Curaçao. About 525 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 31 January 1687 📍 Curacao

Vessel: Portugaalse Koopman; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Veltkamp, Jan Hendricksz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 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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