Dutch bark ship Mercator destined towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies according to the Dutch newspaper Nieuwe Rotterdamsche courant dated 9 December 1846

An announcement reported the intended departure of the Dutch fast coppered bark ship Mercator captain M. Korteland from Rotterdam, Netherlands towards Batavia, Dutch East Indies. On board was a skilled doctor. Excellent passenger accommodation. More details Kuyper, van Dam& and Hudig&Blokhuyzen, Rotterdam or De Groot Roelants&Co., Schiedam.