EVENT INFORMATION

2
February
1781

The slave ship Watergeus arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 468 people had been taken aboard and approximately 437 arrived.

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Slave voyages 📅 2 February 1781 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Watergeus; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loef, Cornelis; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 12 June 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Recorded outcome: Captured by British - after disembarkation.

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