Westerdokseiland in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Winthontstraat
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Winthont Street
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
1. Winthontstraat / Winthont Street Marker
Naam van diverse schepen sinds 1550. Deze schepen vervoerden goederen of werden als visserijschip en oorlogschip gebruikt. Eιn van deze schepen is gebruikt voor het vervoer van slaven.
(Winthon has been the) name of various ships since 1550. These ships transported goods or were used as fishing ships and warships. One of these ships was used for the transport of slaves.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1550.
Location. 52° 23.061′ N, 4° 53.497′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Westerdokseiland. It is at the intersection of Winthonstraat and Westerdok, on the right when traveling east on Winthonstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Westerdok 318, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1013 BR, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leliλndaalstraat / Leliλndaal Street (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Coffijboomstraat / Coffijboom Street (approx.
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Also see . . . Winthont (Onze Indische buurten).
Excerpt (in translation): It is known from the archives of de Winthont that the West India Company (WIC) twice sent out a ship with that name in the period 1699-1701 for a slave voyage between West Africa and Curaηao / Suriname.(Submitted on June 7, 2023.)
Additional keywords. slavery
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, May 7, 2023
2. Winthontstraat / Winthont Street Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 137 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 7, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
