Dutch ship Noord-Holland transported troops to Surinam according to the Dutch newspaper De Oostpost dated 1 February 1854

An item reported the intended departure on the 30th of a detachment of 56 non-commissioned 56 military from Harderwijk, Netherlands towards Rotterdam, Netherlands. There they were to embark on board of the Dutch ship Noord-Holland captain F.C. Overeem bound for Surinam. The detachment was commanded by 2nd infantry lieutenant N.F. Spencer accompanied by officer of health 2nd class F.W.L. Tydeman and 3rd class apothecary A. Andriessen.