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Friday, 20 May 2016

Dutch East Indiaman Huis te Bijweg bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1765

She left on 1 May 1765 Texel, Netherlands with as captain Johan Sigismund Hoeve, visited S. Tago between 28 May-10 June 1765, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 23 August-23 September 1765 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 21 December 1765. Her crew numbered 159 (arrival)-181 (departure) sailors and further more 95 (arrival)-128 (departure) soldiers. Tonnage 1.100 tons/400 last and dimensions 150 x 41 x 18 feet. Built at Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sailed for chamber Amsterdam.