An announcement reported the intended departure of the
Prussian brig ship Emil captain J.J. Passentien from Rotterdam
on 1 April 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.
