EVENT INFORMATION

26
December
1718

The slave ship Vergulde Vrijheid left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Sint Eustatius. About 400 people had been taken aboard.

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📅 26 December 1718 📍 Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Vergulde Vrijheid; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Christiaense, Hermanus; Investor: Rue, Pieter de la; Captain: Laa, David de. The voyage began at Middelburg on 1718. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Eustatius. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.5%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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