Dutch Greenland commandeur Douwe Gerrits returned home according to the Dutch newspaper Amsterdamse courant dated 18 September 1700

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 17 September reported the arrival of the Dutch Greenland commandeur Douwe Gerrits 13 whales 350 quardelen.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1700-1712 for Van Taarlink, Amsterdam, 1700”13 whales 350 barrels blubber. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc.Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur A. Ravesteyn according to the Dutch newspaper Opregte Leydse courant dated 24 July 1702

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 23 July reported the arrival at Hamburg, Germany on 16 July of the German Greenland whaler Neptunis commandeur Jan Voz 11 whales 400 quardelen who left the ice on the 16th June and the 23rd Greenland on 77.45 degrees. He brought with him a list with catch results of the Dutch Greenland commandeur A. Ravesteyn 7-8 whales.(1)

Note

1. Abraham Ravestyn, Greenland commandeur between 1700-1733, 1702 for Bartholomeus van Halen, Amsterdam, 15 whales 520 barrels blubber.

Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc.Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

Dutch Greenland commandeur H. Jacobsz bound for whaling grounds according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 24 April 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 23 April reported the departure to Greenland of the Dutch Greenland commandeur H. Jacobsz.(1)

Note

1. Identical to Harmen Jacobsz, Greenland commandeur between 1744-1756, total catch 46 whales-1,490 barrels blubber-2,159 quardelen whale oil, in 1749 director Fredrik de Harde, Amsterdam, results 2.5-70-114. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc.Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

Dutch Greenland commandeur H. Jacobsz bound for whaling grounds according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 24 April 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 23 April reported the departure to Greenland of the Dutch Greenland commandeur H. Jacobsz.(1)

Note

1. Identical to Harmen Hacobsz, Greenland commandeur between 1744-1756, total catch 46 whales-1,490 barrels blubber-2,159 quardelen whale oil, in 1749 director Fredrik de Harde, Amsterdam, results 2.5-70-114. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc.Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

Dutch Greenland commandeur Cornelis Butter bound for whaling grounds according to the Dutch newspaper Oprechte Haerlemsche courant dated 24 April 1749

An item dated Amsterdam, Netherlands 23 April reported the departure to Greenland of the Dutch Greenland commandeur C. Butter.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1745-1760, total catch results 95 2/3 whale-2,174 barrels blubber-3,216 quardelen whale oil, director in 1749 Philippe d’ Orville, Amsterdam results 2-40-59. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc.Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written note until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea.

Catch results of the Dutch Davis Strait whalers in 1764

An item reported that in 1764 40 whalers were bound for Davis Strait, namely 23 of Amsterdam, 8 of Zaandam, 2 of De Koog, 2 of Zaandijk, 2 of Krommenie, 1 of Oost Zaandam and 2 of Hamburg. Last two ships were already with five Dutch ships at sea. A second item reported that all whalers returned home with as results Amsterdam 14 1.2 whale, 747 quardelen, Zaandam 9 1/2 whale, 533 quardelen, De Koog 2 whales 92 quardelen, Oostzaan 2 1/2 whale 128 quardelen and Krommenie 2 1.2 whale 130 quardelen blubber.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, January-June, Amsterdam, 1764. 

Catch results of the Dutch Greenland whalers in 1764

An item reported that in 1764 Dutch 125-126 whalers were bound for Greenland: 67-68 of Amsterdam, 1 of Dordrecht, 6 of Rotterdam, 1 of Krimpen, 4 of Alkmaar, 3 of Hoorn, 1 of Monnikendam, 2 of Wieringerwaard, 20 of Zaandam, 2 of Oost Zaandam, 4 of West Zaandam,3 of Zaandijk, 1 of Wormerveer, 2 of De Koog, 2 of Jisp, 5 of De Rijp and 1 of Middelburg. A second itemm reported that all whalers returned home except for Roelof Teunis who caught 2 whales. Totally were 192 whales caught resulting in 7,546 quardelen blubber and further more 377 quardelrn seal blubber.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, January-June, Amsterdam, 1764. 

Sale of 1/32 share in the Dutch whaler de Vrouw Helena at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers A. Kramp, C. van der Glas and M. Kly sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 1/32 share in Dutch fluytship de Vrouw Helena, commandeur Daniel Claasz Meyser, built in 1733, length 113 1.2 feet, 125 guilders, stroke 6 guilders, J.H. Jansz (1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1750-1759, 1765-1770 and 1774-1775, in 1767 for Robbert Macreel, Amsterdam: 2 whales-75 barrels blubber-101 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767. 

Sale of 1/32 share in the Dutch whaler de Vrouw Helena at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers A. Kramp, C. van der Glas and M. Kly sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 1/32 share in Dutch fluytship de Vrouw Helena, commandeur Daniel Claasz Meyser, built in 1733, length 113 1.2 feet, 125 guilders, J. Boelema.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1750-1759, 1765-1770 and 1774-1775, in 1767 for Robbert Macreel, Amsterdam: 2 whales-75 barrels blubber-101 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of 1/32 part in the Dutch whaler de Vrouw Cornelia at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers A. Kramp, C. van der Glas and M. Kly sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 1/32 part in Dutch fluytship de Vrouw Cornelia and whaling tools of commandeur Barent Pietersz, built in 1755, length 112 feeet, 350 guilders, H. van der Meulen(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1756-1771, in 1767 for Leendert van der Meulen 1.5 whale-60 barrels blubber-96 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of 1/32 part in the Dutch whaler de Vrouw Cornelia at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers A. Kramp, C. van der Glas and M. Kly sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 1/32 part in Dutch fluytship de Vrouw Cornelia and whaling tools of commandeur Barent Pietersz, built in 1755, length 112 feeet, 400 guilders, H. van der Meulen(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1756-1771, in 1767 for Leendert van der Meulen 1.5 whale-60 barrels blubber-96 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of the Dutch whaler het Stadhuis van Amsterdam at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers H. van Keuien, W. de Vries, H. Planter, A. Kramp, J. Opmeer en G. de Myn sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 th extra ordinary sailing fluytship het Stadhuis van Amsterdam, commandeur Fredrik Akkerman, built in 1733, length 116 Amsterdam feet, 4,200 guilders, stroke 200 guilders, D. Huysman.(1)

Note

1. Fredrik Luppen Ackerman, Greenland commandeur between 1755-1759 and 1768-1770 and Davis Strait commandeur between 1761-1767 for Pieter Clockener, Amsterdam, in 1767 zero results. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of the Dutch whaler Huis Daalbenden at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers A. van der Glint, A.J. Dankerts, G. Jarman and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 extra ordinary sailing fluytship het Huis Daalbenden, commandeur Hendrik Pronk, built in 1729, length 118.5 Amsterdam feet, 5,200 guilders, stroke 200 guilders, T. Beth Ysbrandsz.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur for Pieter Kramer, Amsterdam between 1762-1768 and 1771, in 1767: zero catch results. Davis Strat commandeur between for Arent Bruyn, Amsterdam 1758-1761, for Pieter Kramer 1769 and 1770.

Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of the Dutch whaler St. Anna at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers W. de Vries, D. van Schorrenberg, A. Rynders, J. Buyn, C. Lover and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 the extra ordinary sailing fluytship St. Anna, commandeur Jacob Teunisz Roodt, built in 1738, length 112 Amsterdam feet, 7,400 guilders, stroke 250 guilders, G. de Myn.(1)

Note

1. Jacob Teunisz Root de Jonge, Greenland commandeur 1758-1769, 1767 for Joannes van Wayenburg, Amsterdam, zero catch results.

Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767. 

Sale of the Dutch whaler de Soete Naam at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers W. de Vries, D. van Schorrenberg, H. Moens and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 the extra ordinary sailing fluytship de Soete Naam, commandeur Jan Strop, built in 1754, length 110 Amsterdam feet, 11,800 guilders, stroke 1,100, G. Clifford.(1)

Note

1. Jan Cornelisz Strop, Greenland commandeur 1733-1767, 1767 for Joannes van Wayenburg, Amsterdam 1 whale-45 barrels blubber-63 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of the Dutch whaler Josua at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers W. de Vries, D. van Schorrenberg and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 12 October 1767 the extra ordinary sailing fluytship Josua, commandeur Fopke Jacobsz Flieger, built in 1751, length 115 Amsterdam foot, 17,000 guilders, stroke 600 guilders, V. de Vries.(1)

Note

1. Foppe Jacobsz Vlieger Greenland commandeur 1745, 1758, 1760, 1762-1763 and Davis Strait commandeur 1746-1747, 1749-1759, 1761, 1764-1776, 1767 for Johannes van Wayenburg, Amsterdam, 1.5 whale-74 barrels blubber-102 quardelen wahle oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Whaling tools of commandeur Pieter Willems van Groningn sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands on 27 November 1770

An item mentioned that shipbrokers sold in ‘t Nieuwezys Heeren Loogement, Amsterdam on 27 November 1780 an extra ordinary set of whaling tools of the deceased commandeur Pieter Willems van Groningen for 3,800 at stroke 4 Dutch guilders to A. Kramp for his master. (1)

Note

1. Pieter Willemsz van Groningen Davis Strait commandeur for Jan en Christiaan vanTarelink 1774-1780, 1780: 1/5 whale-75 barrels blubber-108 quardelen whale oil. Past away at Amsterdam on 13 November 1780. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, November1780.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of 1/32 share in the Dutch Greenland whaler de Goede Verwachting sold at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers J. de Flienes, V. de Vries, T, Beth Ysbrandsz, A. Kramp, D. des Ruelles de Jonge and H. Moens sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 21 September 1767 1/32 share in the fluytship de Goede Verwachting and whaling tools of commandeur Rikkert Roos, built in 1751, length 112.10 feet, lying at Amsterdam, returned from Greenland with 6-7 boats, results 1 1/2 whale, 60 barrels blubber, bookkeeper P. Clockener, 350 guilders, stroke 3 guilders, P. Clockener.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1756-1774, 1767 for Pieter Klockener, Amsterdam. 1 whale-60 barrels blubber-96 quardelen whale oil. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, September, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of whaling tools of commandeur Fredrik Broerse at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers H. Eyssing and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 5 October 1767 extra ordinary whaling tools of commandeur Fredrik Broerse, 3,500 guilders, stroke 500 guilders, T. Beth Ysbrandsz..(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1757-1769 for Hendrik Brinkman, 1767 zero catch results.

Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.

Sale of the Dutch whaler Vislust at Amsterdam, Netherlands in 1767

An item mentioned that ship brokers H. Eyssing and T. Beth Ysbrandsz sold at Nieuwezyds Heeren Logement at Amsterdam, Netherlands on Monday 5 October 1767 the extra ordinary sailing fluytship Vislust commandeur Fredrik Broerse, built 1763, length 110 Amsterdam feet, 7,000 guilders, stroke 500 guilders, T. Beth Ysbrandsz.(1)

Note

1. Greenland commandeur between 1757-1769 for Hendrik Brinkman, 1767 zero catch results. Alphabetische naam-lyst van alle de Groenlandsche en Straat-Davidsche Commandeurs die sedert het jaar 1700 op Groenland en sedert het jaar 1719 op de Straat Davis etc. Gerret van Sant. Published by Johannes Enschede, Amsterdam 1770, with hand written notes until 1794.

Source

De Maandelyksche Nederlandsche Mercurius, Volume 22, October part 1, Amsterdam, 1767.

People in the 17th and 18th centuries held a different geographical view than people today. This means that when we speak of “Greenland whaling”, “the term “Greenland” actually refers to Svalbard, whereas “Davis Strait” refers to whaling off the coast of present-day Greenland. The Davis Strait is a southern arm of the Arctic Ocean that lies north of the Labrador Sea. It lies between mid-western Greenland and Baffin Island in Nunavut, Canada.