The Westhoven arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on 16 June 1699

• Type:
• Construction: Gebouwd in 1698 voor de Kamer van Zeeland op de VOC-werf in Middelburg. Genoemd naar de buitenplaats Westhove op Walcheren (Zeeland).
• Term: (in use) In gebruik bij de VOC vanaf 1698 tot 24/10/1724 (OPGELEGD)
• Length: 145 voet
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• Draught: (depth)
• Loading capacity: 776 ton
• Crew: 200-251 koppen
• Flag: Chamber of Zeeland

Voyage to the Cape:

• Date of departure: 02/02/1699
• Port of departure: Wielingen
• Final destination: Batavia
• Date of arrival in the Cape: 16/06/1699
• Length of voyage:
• Total People:
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• Details of voyage:
• Captain: Kornelis Gillisz.

Passengers to the Cape & Places of Origin:

• Jacques Potier from Moucron, Flandres

Passengers' Stories:

Resources

• List of Huguenots embarking from France
• Olive Tree Site's Ship Lists
• Huguenot Heritage Ship Lists
• De VOC Site

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