EVENT INFORMATION

15
January
1688

The slave ship Salamander began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

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📅 15 January 1688 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Salamander; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Groenewolt, Thomas; Captain: Doelen, Claas; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 29 July 1687. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 87 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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