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• The captain would sail from Amsterdam to Langesund in Norway with the first good weather
• In Norway, the ship would be loaded with goods according to the merchant's instructions
• The captain promised to handle the buying, storing, and loading of goods as carefully as if they were his own
• After loading, the ship would sail directly to Nantes in Britain
• At Nantes or Croisic, the merchant's representative would unload the goods
• The ship would then be reloaded with new Anjou wines, grain, or salt
• Payment would be 28 Carolus guilders per load, with additional fees for pilots and sea customs
• Payment would only be made after the ship returned to Amsterdam and completely unloaded

On October 15, various shipping-related matters were discussed. Siwert Siwertsz, a captain from Norway, requested permission to sail his ship "De Kistenmaecker" from Amsterdam, either empty or with approved cargo. Albert Gaykens, a captain from Scheen in Langesond, Norway, made a similar request.

Jochim Pietersen Scharp from Gluckstadt asked permission to sail his ship "De Jager" from Amsterdam. Jacob Jongh, a captain from Stettin, requested to sail a trading vessel he bought from Guillaume Belin de la Garde, a merchant in Amsterdam, to the Caribbean Islands.

Christoffel van Gangelt and Joseph Deuts, merchants in Amsterdam acting as agents for the Swedish Tar Company in Stockholm, requested permission for 18 ships to collect pitch and tar.

The Admiralty Board in Amsterdam requested additional funding to properly carry out their duties. The matter was referred to Mr. Goris and other deputies for maritime affairs for review.

• In Langesund and Koppervik, they were denied the one-seventh tax reduction on tolls that Danish subjects received, despite the treaty of June 15, 1701
• They were regularly delayed in Norway because of a 10% tax that local authorities had to pay on cargo loading
• To avoid delays, they were forced to either make payments or pay the tax themselves
• They were forbidden to sell their goods by the pound or by the yard as they used to do, and instead had to sell wholesale to local merchants

On this contract, Peter Jacobsz van Hoom was listed as the ship's captain and master (under God) of a ship called the Half Moon, which was about 110 loads in size. The ship was to sail from the Netherlands to Langesund, Norway when God provided good weather. The shipper would receive 600 riksdalers to buy and load cargo as ordered by the freighter. If more money was needed, the captain would provide it at his own risk, but would be reimbursed along with his freight charges.

The captain promised to do his best in buying and loading the goods, handling everything as if it were his own. After loading in Norway, the ship would sail directly to Seville, Spain where the goods would be unloaded and delivered as ordered. The unloading had to be completed within one month of arrival.

After delivery, the captain would be paid 1,600 guilders for freight charges, plus customary pilot fees. He would be reimbursed for any extra money spent, at a rate of 50 stuivers per riksdaler. The freighter also promised to provide new flags before departure.

The contract was signed in Amsterdam in the notary's house, witnessed by Dirck Thomsz Glimmer, a sworn broker, and Harmen Willemsz. If the ship was delayed in Seville beyond the agreed laydays, compensation would be paid. The captain would need to collect his freight charges and other claims from the receiver of the goods, as the freighter was only responsible for providing the initial 600 riksdalers.

• A 120-ton ship owned by Reijner Gerritsz from Staveren carrying fish, hides, and animal fats
• A 20-ton ship called "de Roningen" owned by Douwe Douwes from Staveren
• A 95-ton ship called "de prins" owned by Abbe Grijckes from Staveren
• A 10-ton ship called "de nachtegael" owned by Tade Sijverts

On this contract, Claas Jacobssz and partners arranged with Jan Dircxsz van der Schellingh the Younger to transport 13 loads first from here to Rochelle, then to Brisaige, Sendres, St. Mar or Oleron. They would load salt there and transport it to Danzig or Konigsberg or another place in the Baltic Sea, specifically to Duijffgens in Ackersloot.

Claas Claassz from Rostock was hired as gunner for the West Indies voyage with the yacht Pernambuco for 34 guilders, 13 stuivers, and 8 pennies, to be paid from his first wages.

Hebbe Jeijnssz from Harlingen and Jans Harmensz de Vries hired Gerrit Allertsz from Hoorn with his ship "The Peacock" (125 loads) to sail to Langesund in Norway. They would buy wood there, then sail to Rochelle to unload, then to St. Mar, Bruaije or Sendres to load salt.

Pieter Pouwelssz from Stralsund claims from Jacob Ariaenssz 2,126 guilders and 6 stuivers for freight charges and expenses, plus 163 guilders deducted from his freight payment at Baijvenen, as well as unpaid damages. He protests all costs and damages, as he and his crew are waiting at great expense.

• The ship was valued at 60,000 Rixdales
• 592 barrels of tar would have been worth 4,736 Rixdales in Lisbon
• 12,762 Nordic boards worth 2,765 Rixdales
• 358 pieces of wood would have been worth 400 Rixdales

On September 24, 1665, officials reported that the ship Hollandia was ready to sail from Helder to Goeree. Hanm, R. v. Clangh, C. Witsten, and A. van Wijbrgh had visited the ships Hollandia and Deventer late the previous evening. The captains of both ships promised to be ready to sail that afternoon to join the country's fleet.

A postscript mentions that 17 richly-laden merchant ships from Smyrna were expected to arrive from the north. The ship Ooievaar, while being towed by a warship, had entered the channel at Schellingh but had to stop due to the strong ebb tide.

Some pilots reported that the ship Wapen van Hoorn had allegedly battled with the English, losing about 30 men, and was now anchored at Heilige Land with mast damage. They also reported that two return ships were supposedly in Fleckeren, though the reliability of this information was questioned.

This information was extracted from a letter written on September 23, 1665 by administrators Cornelis Backer, Pieter van Loon, and Cornelis Graeslant from their yacht in the Sloot to administrator Jacob Steijn in Nieuwe Diep.

On September 4, 1646, Hans Vogel from Holland in Prussia, a captain of foot soldiers heading to Brazil for the West India Company in this city, appeared before notary Henrick Schaeff. He acknowledged owing 200 Carolus guilders to Egbert Jansz, an innkeeper near the house on the lane, for boarding costs and advanced money for his journey's equipment. The debt would be paid from his first available wages and prize money. Witnesses were captain Jan Danielsz Volffraet and clerk Wouter Oorthoorn.

On September 7, 1640, Jan Harmensz from Bergen, Norway, a boatswain on the ship "de breede" for the East India Company, appeared before notary Henrick Schaeff. He acknowledged owing 88 Carolus guilders to innkeeper Jan Riddel for boarding costs and advanced money for his journey's equipment. The debt would be paid from his first available wages and prize money. Witnesses were Erick Claes from Langesund and Pieter Jonck from Dithmarschen, both also boatswains staying at the same lodging.

On January 31, 1674, the Admiralty in the Northern Quarter of Hoorn received a letter about French goods and ships. They discussed stopping French wine, brandy, crops and manufactured items. Anyone caught with French permissions would lose their ship and cargo. They would be punished as supporters of the enemy. The authorities wanted to warn all neutral friends of the Dutch state not to request French permissions or sail with them. If war ships or private ships caught them, their vessels and cargo would be taken as prizes. The Admiralty colleges were ordered to carefully inspect ships in all sea-gates, regardless of their origin, to prevent breaking these rules. On January 26, 1674, they also dealt with a complaint from merchant Daniel Pieters Bout from Langesond about the ship "Samaritaan", captained by Daniel Severieusz and loaded with Norwegian goods. Bout claimed he was denied copies of notes and the verdict about the ship's shares. The Admiralty stated that Bout never actually requested these documents, as he admitted in their meeting. The document was signed by R. Snoeck and in the secretary's absence by Daniel Ockerssen.

On July 6, 1627, Jacob Jacobs witnessed an agreement between Jacob Buyck, a merchant from Amsterdam, representing Marten Jansz from Hoorn, and B. van Le Roux, also a merchant. The agreement concerned a ship called the St. Joan.

The contract detailed the following terms:

• Jacob Buyck promised to deliver the ship in good condition, properly sealed and equipped
• The ship would sail from Amsterdam to Langesund in Norway
• In Norway, they would purchase and load a full cargo of planks
• The ship's agent would receive 360 Rijksdaalers for this purpose
• After loading, the ship would sail directly to St. Malo in Brittany
• At St. Malo, the cargo would be delivered to the designated recipient
• Upon successful delivery, the payment would be 1,400 livres tournois
• Additional payments would include pilot fees and other customary maritime expenses
• A bonus would be given at the freight agent's discretion for good service

Jacob Buyck pledged the ship and its equipment as security, while the freighter pledged the cargo as collateral.

At Fort de goede Hope on January 1, 1661, there was a record of free citizens (vrijburgers) and their financial accounts. The list includes:

• Several fishermen (vrijvissers) including Pieter Cornelisz from Langesondt and Carel Broers from Stockholm
• Multiple farmers (vrijlantbouwers) including Jan Coenraet from Ommen with 1338 florins and Jan Pietersz from Caspel ter mare with 1133 florins
• Free citizens from various European cities including:
  • Jan de Wolff from Hamburg
  • Joris Mackmelle from Glasgow
  • Matthijs Hansz from Copenhagen
  • Jan Reijniersz from Amsterdam
• The total sum recorded was 78,376 florins, 11 stuivers, and 4 penningen

Two hardworking and diligent men, Pieter Cornelis van langesondt (a free hunter) and Carel broers (a free servant of Leenert Corneelissen van zeevenhuijsen, a woodcutter), were given fishing rights. They replaced Pieters Jacobsen van bodegraven, who had been the mate of the dismissed Marten vlochers.

The previous fishermen had neglected their nets and equipment, acted against Company rules by trading with the English against the Commander's wishes, and brought people aboard ships. They were taken back into Company service to pay off their debts and learn to be more diligent.

The new fishermen were also allowed to work in the salt pans, as there was a need to collect enough salt before February when it would become scarce.

Several slaves had escaped:

• One from free citizen Hendrick boom
• One from the Dutch East India Company
• Two from Leendert Cornelisz, the free woodcutter

Seven free citizens, led by Christian Jans van hoesem (a free hunter, roofer, and box maker) and including Jochim Elberts from Amsterdam, offered to search for these escaped slaves.

This appears to be a sailor's crew list from a Dutch ship in colonial times. The document lists crew members with their names and places of origin. Notable sailors include Carl Melander, Johannes Kramer, Johan Eeck, and Johan Mann. Many came from Dutch cities like Amsterdam, Gouda, and Groningen, while others originated from places like Batavia (modern Jakarta) and Stockholm. The list includes payment details in guilders and stuivers (Dutch currency of the time). There's a note about pirates ("Heerovers") who apparently took some valuables. Several crew members are marked as absent ("Absenb.").

• The list includes over 30 sailors, mostly of Dutch and German origin
• Most sailors received similar pay amounts
• Some sailors are listed as from colonial outposts like Batavia
• The document includes accounting notations and financial calculations

The register appears to be a historical shipping record from one day (mainly June 3, with some entries from June 6) listing captains, their places of origin, and their trading routes. The captains traveled between various ports in Northern Europe, particularly:

• Danish ports like Copenhagen, Kioge, and Sonderburg
• German ports like Hamburg, Danzig, and Rostock
• Dutch ports including areas in Friesland, Ameland, and Groningen
• British ports like London, Hull, Dundee, and Dublin
• Baltic ports including Riga, Stockholm, Bergen, and Petersburg

Notable captains included Bengt Petersen, Hans Ahlman, Johan Christ Poppe, and William Prowd. The ships carried various goods such as:

• Agricultural products (grain, flax, wheat)
• Wood and timber
• Iron
• Provisions
• Ashes

Many ships made round trips, indicated by "daer" (meaning "there") in the original text, particularly to and from Copenhagen and Iceland.

From the ship's register in August 21-25, 1756, many ships sailed between ports in northern Europe. Captains traveled between major ports like Amsterdam, Hamburg, Copenhagen, London, St. Petersburg, and Bergen. They transported various goods including:

• Timber and wood products
• Hemp
• Flax
• Masts
• Baltic goods

Among the many captains were:

• Jan Gerrit Tole
• Alexander Mort
• Thomas Noss
• John Bridgeon
• Christian Hansson
• Robert Brown
• Joseph Gibson
• Simon Watkinson
• Nathan Campion

The ships mainly sailed between Dutch, German, Scandinavian, British and Russian ports. The records show extensive trade activity in the Baltic and North Sea regions during this period.

In Amsterdam, at a notary's house near the Armbrug on Oudezijds Voorburgwal, a testament was made. The testator appointed Andries Cornelisz and Annetje Sijbrants, a married couple living at the Noortsche Leeuw on the Geldersekade, as his sole and universal heirs. If they should die before him, their son Andries Andriesz would inherit in their place.

The heirs would receive all his rights, wages, monthly payments and other possessions upon his death, wherever these might be located. They would be free to do with the inheritance as they pleased, without having to pay anything to anyone.

The testator declared that no other will would be valid unless it contained the specific words "Andries Cornelisz and Annetje Sijbrants, married couple, have done me much good, and therefore I want them to inherit my goods."

The witnesses were:

• Pieter Sijbrantsz from Elsinore
• Hans Lourisz from Langesund in Norway

Both witnesses were lodging with the testator and were preparing to sail with him to the East Indies with the next fleet. The testator declared he had no living parents or children.

• Milk
• Sheep
• Accommodation

• Inland people could only reach the Dutch through their help
• No inland people would come to the Dutch without their company

This is a list of crew members who sailed on the ship Anna from the Amsterdam Chamber in 1745. The document shows their names, birthplaces, positions, and financial records: Hans Stesen Bruijn from Langesond, Thomas Daniz from Swarthop, Pieter Durgen, Jacob Jacobsz, Pieter Bakhuijs, Leon Boonie Keijzer, Abraham Arms, Andries Linstel, Claas Voogt, Marten Roelofs, Laurens Andriesz, Anthonij Snyders, Paulus Paulusz, Jan Laurensz, Claas Martens, Jan Klin, Willem de Ruijter, Pieter de Waart, Anthonij Bisschop, Andriae Piersen, Cornelis van der Schon, Christiaan Waaselhoorn, Cornelis Mooij, Hendrik Reykhart, Matthys Oberhold, and Philip Hendrik Jong were among the crew.

The crew members came from various places including Amsterdam, Embden, Maastricht, Danzig, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Langesond, Sindorff, Gemeren, Boxnholm, Godland, Bruggen, Hersencarsel, The Hague, Haarlem, Gluckstadt, and Wilshyn.

Their positions included boatswain, boatswain's mate, seaman's mate, steward, second master, carpenter, and sailor. The document records their wages and inheritances, with a total sum of 12,792 guilders, 11 stuivers, and 10 pennies.

On May 21, 1757, ships arrived with various captains and merchants, including Thl Wilison, Arclichald Zuijs, Richardson, Lorens Pietersen, Thomas Frost, Andreas Smith, and others. They came from different ports including:

• Glasgow
• Ipswich
• Groningen
• Colberg
• London
• Stockholm
• Copenhagen
• Bergen

The ships carried various cargo including:

• Grain (Baltic Sea)
• Herring
• Meal
• Salt
• Wheat

On May 22, 1757, more ships arrived under captains including Jan Clansen, Michiael Gorke, Pieter Gollman, and Henrik Viean. These ships sailed between ports such as Newry, Danzig, Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Copenhagen. Their routes included stops at Tranquebar, the Baltic Sea, and Iceland.

Many vessels were involved in trade between Scandinavia and the Baltic ports, with frequent mentions of routes between Copenhagen, Hamburg, and Amsterdam.

In responses dated 19th and 20th of the month, the Admiralty College in Amsterdam received several requests from Norwegian ship captains. The captains were:

• Jettge Claes from Christiana
• Albert Goijkes from Scheen in Langesond
• Dirck Reijnders from Scheen in Lange Sond
• Sijwert Sijwerts from Norway

The College saw no reason to deny their requests. However, before making final decisions, they decided to wait for the arrival of delegates from the respective Admiralty Colleges, who were summoned for the next day.

• Pon Bruyn Harmansz from Lier served as Captain, earning 910.6 guilders
• Isaac Snoek from Delft worked as First Mate for 507 guilders
• Maerten fredriksen from Carelseroon served as Second Mate for 324.10 guilders
• Hendrik Boel from Bremerle worked as Boatsman for 226 guilders
• Willem Gerritse from Breemen earned 194.8 guilders as mate
• Dirk Muller from Carelseroon served as Constable for 226 guilders
• Christoffel Blom from Amsterdam earned 197.17 guilders as mate
• Hendrik Anvers served as butler for 220.3 guilders
• Fredrik Hageman from Hamburg earned 178.11 guilders as mate

On December 12, 1658, two people appeared before officials at Fort de Goede Hope. They were Elbert Dircxsz van Emmerick, a free citizen and innkeeper at Cape of Good Hope, and Gijsbert Andriesz van Langesondt, who managed the Company's forest. They gave testimony at the request of prosecutor Abraham Cochbema.

They testified about events on Saturday December 7. That evening at Elbert Dircxsz's house, they witnessed Dirck Adriaensz, a free carpenter who was drunk, hitting Pieter Pouwelsz Cleij, a free sawyer and carpenter, on the head. They couldn't explain the cause of the fight, except that the two men were shouting insults at each other before starting to fight with fists.

The witnesses separated the fighting men. However, the two began quarreling again and challenged each other to meet the next morning at an agreed place. They shook hands on this and drank to seal their word. Elbert Dircxsz then told the quarreling men that one of them had to leave. Dirck left with Gijsbert Andriessz and Hendrick Jeuriaensz, the master blacksmith, to sleep at the blacksmith's house. Cleij stayed for about half an hour at Elbert Dircxsz's place before taking his bag of meat and leaving through the back door.

In Cape Town, various people were employed by the Company. These included 6 administrative staff members, 2 scribes, 1 gunner, 1 trumpeter, 1 table servant, and 1 enforcer.

The military presence consisted of 5 officers, including 1 sergeant, 1 corporal of cadets, and 3 regular corporals. There were 4 overseers and 3 soldiers guarding the gate during daytime.

• 3 soldiers guarded the redoubt powder store
• 3 were stationed at "wooden bull"
• 3 at "turn the cow"
• 7 cavalry men at the cavalry quarters
• 8 animal keepers at the Company's grain barn
• 14 farmers working at the Company's barn
• 3 workers at Bosheuvel tending to the large plantation of orange trees, lemons, and other fruit trees and Company vineyards (not counting slaves)
• 8 gardeners (not counting slaves)
• 3 coopers who also moved grain
• 4 masons
• 3 cooks, bakers and assistants
• 2 surgeons
• 8 carpenters
• 4 smiths and weapons cleaners
• 2 plow and wagon makers
• 3 in the horse stable
• 2 at the Company's small orchard called the Dutch Garden
• 4 in the Company forest
• 3 at the sail sleeping quarters "Musquijtjen"
• 3 on Robben Island

There were 9 soldiers at the fort who served as sentries at the redoubt Duinhoop and as cliff guards, as well as cattle and sheep herders. Others were posted as guards at the garden and elsewhere, totaling 120 men.

Several sick and disabled soldiers were listed to be sent to Batavia on the first ships, including Jacob Jansz from Antwerp, Marten Sijmonsz from Bael, Tade Cornelesz from Groeningen, Jan Severijnsz from Elsersee, Jan Jansz from Oldenburg, Daniel Snobel from Hamburg, Harman Harbertsz from Utrecht, Willem Roelingh from Munster, Dirck Andolphsz from Langesondt, and Dirck Hendricksz from Groeningen.

• Sell these goods at public auction to the highest bidder
• Include the possessions left by the deceased Dirck Vreem
• Require anyone with claims on these goods to submit proof within 48 hours