Dutch Davis Strait commandeur Arent Simonsz Boots returned according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 12 September 1737

An item dated Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands 11 September reported the arrival on 8 September of Arent Simonsz Boots returning from Davis Strait with 2 whales 110 barrels blubber departing the next day.(1)  

Note

1. Commandeur between 1732-1737 for Claas Tyssen, Monnikendam, Netherlands. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.