The foundation of the Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie was 13 July 1270 stated and since 5 August was a board active. The municipality of Middelburg was responsible for the supervision. The company was 28 September allowed to found a yard and elsewhere where ships bought. January of the next year departed her first ships since 1723 with destination Africa (Guinea). Since 1730 played the company an important roll in the slave trade between Africa and the West Indies and from there back to Europe. Because due to the fact that the (second) Dutch West India Company already was active in this area were this latter company paid compensation. The last slave voyage was in 1807.
The ships were measured by experts on behalf of the chamber Zealand of the Dutch West Indies Company and which supplied a certificate. Dimensions in Amsterdam foot.
Certificate dated 9 April 1786: dimensions 90’6” (prow) x 26’9½”(load line) x 11’4”, height deck 5’7½” Amsterdam foot, 104 11/16 last, master Robbert Goodwill of Middelburg, destined towards Africa.
Certificate dated 4 May 1786: dimensions 90’6” (prow) x 26’9½”(load line) x 11’4”, height deck 5’7½” Amsterdam foot, 104 11/16 last, master Robbert Goodwill of Middelburg, destined towards Africa.
Certificate dated 29 November 1792: dimensions 90’6” (prow) x 26’9½”(load line) x 11’4”, height deck 5’7½” Amsterdam foot, 104 11/16 last, master Carel Breedau of Middelburg, destined towards Africa.
Source
Archive Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie no, 148 (Zeeuws Archief, Middelburg).
