EVENT INFORMATION

4
April
1699

The slave ship Rachel left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Curaçao. About 620 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 4 April 1699 📍 Curacao

Vessel: Rachel; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Eijck, Michiel Joosten van; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 24 October 1698. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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