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Friday, 20 May 2016

Dutch East Indiaman Noord Nieuwland bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1765

She left on 20 April 1765 Rammekens, Netherlands with as captain Jakob Hart, visited False Bay, South Africa between 12 August-2 September 1765 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 16 November 1765. Her crew numbered 131 (arrival)-149 (departure) sailors and further more 73 (arrival)-76 (departure) soldiers. Tonnage 880 ton/300 last and dimensions 140 x 39 x 16 feet. Built at Rotterdam, Netherlands in 1749. Sailed for chamber Zeeland.