EVENT INFORMATION

5
June
1720

The slave ship Leusden began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Sint Eustatius.

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📅 5 June 1720 📍 Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Leusden; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Thijl, Jacob; Captain: Schamp, Jan. The voyage began at Texel on 26 December 1719. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Eustatius. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.7%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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