EVENT INFORMATION

10
March
1724

The slave ship Rusthof departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Sint Eustatius.

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๐Ÿ“… 10 March 1724 ๐Ÿ“ Sint Eustatius

Vessel: Rusthof; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Wassenaer, Hendrik; Captain: Barnaer, Hendrik; Captain: Schouwenburg, Jean. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 10 March 1724. 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: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.

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