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Thursday, 19 May 2016

Dutch East Indiaman Nieuw Nieuwerkerk bound for the Dutch East Indies in 1765

She left on 18 June 1765 Texel, Netherlands with as captain Dirk Klinkert, visited Cape of Good Hope, South Africa between 13 October-4 November 1765 and arrived at Batavia, Dutch East Indies on 31 January 1766. Her crew numbered 153 (arrival)-162 (departure) sailors and further more 113 (arrival)-152 (departure) soldiers. Tonnage 1.150 tons/400 last and dimensions 150 x 42 x 18 feet. On stocks by Hendrik Raas at E.I.C-yard at Middelburg, Netherlands 2 April 1750. Sailed for chamber Amsterdam.