EVENT INFORMATION

5
May
1721

The slave ship Duinvliet began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Guyana.

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📅 5 May 1721 📍 Guyana

Vessel: Duinvliet; flag: Netherlands; rig: Yaght. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Rijkx, Cent. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 13 February 1721. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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