An announcement reported the intended departure of the
Prussian coppered brig ship Proteus captain Dubel from Rotterdam
towards New York, USA. Fore more details Wambersie en Crooswijck.(1)
Note
1. Emanuel Wambersie (11 October 1761 Gent,
Belgium-6 October1829 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.
