EVENT INFORMATION

20
August
1773

The slave ship Haast U Langzaam left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Sint Eustatius. About 326 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 20 August 1773 📍 Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Haast U Langzaam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 396. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Sprang, Jan van. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 22 October 1772. 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: 3.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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