EVENT INFORMATION

19
April
1789

The slave ship Zeemercuur left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 236 people had been taken aboard.

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๐Ÿ“… 19 April 1789 ๐Ÿ“ Suriname

Vessel: Zeemercuur; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 497.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Kakom, Cornelis van. The voyage began at Zeeland on 7 December 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 57.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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