EVENT INFORMATION

5
August
1704

The slave ship Beurs van Amsterdam began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

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📅 5 August 1704 📍 Curacao

Vessel: Beurs van Amsterdam; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jansz, Leendert; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 6 January 1704. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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