EVENT INFORMATION

4
March
1689

The slave ship Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 372 people had been taken aboard and approximately 322 arrived.

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📅 4 March 1689 📍 Suriname

Vessel: Africa; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Thomasz, Frederick; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 20 July 1688. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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