EVENT INFORMATION

5
March
1779

The slave ship Nieuwe Hoop departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Sint Eustatius.

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๐Ÿ“… 5 March 1779 ๐Ÿ“ Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Nieuwe Hoop; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 373.9. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Goodwill, Robert; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 5 March 1779. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Eustatius. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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