EVENT INFORMATION

13
June
1772

The slave ship Prins Willem de Vijfde left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Sint Eustatius. About 315 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 13 June 1772 📍 Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Prins Willem de Vijfde; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 316. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loef, Cornelis; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 27 June 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Eustatius. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold.

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