EVENT INFORMATION

13
October
1688

The slave ship Wapen van Zierikzee left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Curaçao. About 481 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 13 October 1688 📍 Curacao

Vessel: Wapen van Zierikzee; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Oole, Remeus. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 3 February 1688. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded outcome: Captured by pirates or privateers - after disembarkation.

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