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Friday, 20 May 2016

Dutch East Indiaman Vreeburg bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1765

She left on 17 April 1765 Goeree, Netherlands with as captain Frans van Ewijk, visited Downs, England between 18-20 April 1765, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 17 August-8 September 1765 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 17 November 1765. Her crew numbered 175 (arrival)-179 (departure) sailors and further more 71 (arrival)-71 (departure) soldiers. Built at Delft, Netherlands in 1764. Sailed for chamber Delft. Tonnage 850 tons/300 last and dimensions 140 x 39 x 16 feet.