EVENT INFORMATION

26
August
1774

The slave ship Welmenende completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Guyana.

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📅 26 August 1774 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Welmenende; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 321.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Michielsen, Olfert; Captain: Haijen, Cornelis van; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 3 August 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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