The list dated 1756 mentioned the names of the directors, commandeurs, ships, the amount of whales (called fishes) and casks blubber (1). I added some information from the Alphabetische Naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davissche Commandeurs (2). A so-called quarteel was a cask of 233 litter.
Homeport
Amsterdam
De Elisabeth Jacoba, director Jacob Alewyn Ghysen, commandeur Gerret Visser, 3 whales, 160 casks blubber (1); Jacob Alewyn, Gysen, 3 whales, 160 casks blubber, 218 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Vredenhoff, director Pieter Scheltes, commandeur F. Hendriksz Neeff, 2 whales, 96 casks blubbers (1); Former Hendriksz Neeff, 1½ whales, 71 casks blubber, 100 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Velsen, director Pieter Scheltes, commandeur Dirk Kater, 1 whale, 48 casks blubber (1); 1½ whale, 84 casks blubber, 112 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Jonge Cornelis, director Pieter Scheltes, commandeur Sjoert Douwesz, 2 whales, 120 casks (1); 1½ whales, 84 casks blubber, 112 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Vollenhoven, director Pieter Scheltes, commandeur Hendrik F. Neef, 1 whale, 45 casks blubber (1); Hendrik Formersz Neef, 1½ whales, 71 casks blubber, 100 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Jonge Jan, director Jan van Vollenhoven, commandeur Hans Barendsz 3 whales, 140 casks blubber (1); 2 whales, 92 casks blubber, 125 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Jonge Dirk, director Jan van Vollenhoven, commandeur Oeble Pietersz, 1 whale, 45 casks blubber (1); 2 whales, 92 casks blubber, 126 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Hollandia, director Simon Scheltes, commandeur Andries Cornelisz, 3 whales, 150 casks blubber (1); 3 whales, 150 casks blubber, 216 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Zeemeeuw, director Simon Scheltes, commandeur Reyntje Teymes, 1 whale, 46 casks blubber (1); Ryntje Tymonsz, 1 whale, 46 casks blubber, 65 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Jonge Susanna, director Abrah. Vorsterman Jacobs, commandeur Sipke Claaszen, 1 whale, 45 casks blubber (1); Abraham Vosterman Jacobsz, Sipke Claasz, 1 whale, 45 casks blubber, 64 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Europa, directors J. en C. van Taarlink, commandeur Gerret Leend. Smit, 2 whales, 90 casks blubber (1); Jan en Christiaan van Taarlink, Gerret Leendertsz Smit, 2 whales, 64 casks blubber, 114 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Boomryk, directors J. en C. van Taarlink, commandeur Jan Pietersz Hoen, 2 whales, 39 casks blubber (1); Jan en Christiaan van Taarlink, 2 whales, 133 casks blubber, 155 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Straatdavids, directors P.M. en Cornelis Ooms, commandeur Roelof Outman, 1 whale, 60 casks blubber (1); Pieter Mathys and Cornelis Ooms, 1 whale, 60 casks blubber, 74 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Magtelda Christina, director Cornelis Maten, commandeur Kersje Hillebrandsz, 1 whale, 71 whales (1); 1 whale, 70 casks blubber, 101 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Twee Gesusters, directors Jan Middelman en Zoon, commandeur Reltje Groenendyk, 2 whales, 108 casks blubber (1); 2 whales, 108 casks blubber, 160 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Vrouw Margaretha, director Jan Everard Grave, commandeur Foppe J. Fliger, 3 whales, 140 casks blubber (1); Foppe Jacobsz Vlieger, 3 whales, 140 casks blubber, 214 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Geertruy en Susanna, directors Anne Jacobsz and V. de Vries, commandeur Jacob Janse Gorter, empty (1); only director Volkert de Vries mentioned, none catch (2).
De Vrede, directors Anselmus and Antoni Hartsen, commandeur Wouter van Lienen, empty (1); (2).
Homeport Zaandam
Vertrouwen, director Olphert Pet, commandeur Jan Timmer, no further information given (1); Olphert Pett, 1 whale, 40 casks blubber, 68 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Jan en Jacob, director Cornelis Welboren, commandeur Hendrik Strop, 1 whale, 80 casks blubber (1); Cornelis Welbore, 1 whale, 80 casks blubber, 106 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Josua, director Meynert Hoffenaar, commandeur Cornelis Wiender, 5 whales, 210 casks blubber (10: Cornelis Winder, 5 whales, 210 casks blubber, 310 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Homeport De Koog
America, director Cornelis Meyn, commandeur Cornelis Dirksz, 1 whale, 40 casks blubber (1); Cornelis Dirksz Koen, 1 whale, 40 casks blubber, 68 quartelen whale-oil (2).
De Eysvogfel, directors Meyn Cuyper en Mats, commandeur Gerret Tekertsz Swart, 40 seals (1); Gerret Tekesz Swart, 1 whale, 45 casks blubber, 68 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Homeport Oostsaanen [Oostzaan]
De Zeepost, directors Symen and C. Hottentot, commandeur Arend Hanssen, 1 whale, 50 casks blubber (1); Simon and Cornelis Hottentot, Arent Hansz, 1 whale, 50 casks blubber, 71 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Europa, director Cornelis Roos, commandeur Sietje Jansz, 1 whale, 40 casks blubber (1); 1 whale, 40 casks blubber, 53 quartelen whale-oil (2).
Homeport De Ryp
De Graaf van Buuren, director Weduwe M. Reets en Zoon, commandeur Cornelis V. Uyien, empty (1); Weduwe Marten Beets en Zoon, Cornelis van Uyjen, none catch (2).
Sources
1. Maandelykse Nederlandsche Mercurius, October 1756, Bernardus Mourik, Amsterdam.
2. Gerret van Sante, Haarlem, 1770. Alphabetische Naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davissche Commandeurs die zedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en zedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat-Davis, voor Holland en andere provincien hebben gevaaren. Alphabet der Straat-Davissche Commandeurs.
