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Monday, 13 April 2026

Deed of chartering for Dutch Greenland whaler ‘t Vlieboot in 1659

Deed of chartering dated 10 May 1659 between Clara Verhaven widow of burgomaster Willem Crijger and master Anna Tjaert of the ship ‘t Vlieboot of 150 last for a Greenland whaling voyage after she returned to Rotterdam to be paid 2,950 guilders, 6 guilders each caught whale and kaplaken and if necessary damage costs.

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Stadsarchief Rotterdam. Notary Vitus Mustelius Woutersz 18-513-322

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