EVENT INFORMATION

5
October
1774

The slave ship Watergeus arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 375 people had been taken aboard and approximately 347 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 5 October 1774 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Watergeus; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Chatelain, Adriaan; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 8 December 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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