German frigate ship Duisburg bound for Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant dated 27 March 1856

An announcement reported that the Prussian newly built coppered and copper fastened frigate ship Duisburg captain J.F. Meijer with a measurement of around 800 lasten was to depart end April Bremerhaven towards Batavia. Extra ordinary modern fitted out cabins for passengers. The journey from the Netherlands towards Bremerhaven was paid by the shipping company. For more details could be asked at Ed. Icmon in Bremen, Wambersie&Crooswijck in Rotterdam (1) and Th. Wehlburg in Amsterdam.

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1. Emanuel Wambersie (11 October 1761 Gent, Belgium-6 October 1829 Aelter, Belgium) and Dionijs Burger jr. (26 January 1788 Rotterdam(-17 November 1860 Rotterdam) shipping agents firm Wambersie&Burger since 1 January 1821. After the death of his father became his son John (1806 Savannah, Georgia-19 February 1874) partner in the firm. Burger left the business on 31 January 1838. Since 1 February 1838 until 31 January 1858 shipping agents firm Wambersie&Crooswijck. Henricus Willem Cornelius Crooswijck (1806 Rotterdam-18 January 1859). Emanuel and his son John were both consul for the USA in Rotterdam. Their (grand) son August Andrew (19 February 1835 Rotterdam) was vice-consul due to having the Dutch nationality. He became partner in the firm Wambersie&Zoon on 1 February 1858.