History
De Bruinvis was part of the first squadron sent out by the WIC to Africa. The Squadron consisted of the ship Dolfijn, yacht Thonijn and yacht Bruinvis, all from Amsterdam, and a merchant ship De Zwarte Leeuw (Captain Philips van Zuylen). Their objectives : reconnaissance, trade and if possible take enemy ships.
Description
Type: yacht, warship
Built: Amsterdam
WIC chamber Amsterdam
Tonnage: 60 last
Complement: 24
Master: Cornelis Haringh (+ 1623), replaced by Jochem Gijsens
Armament: 8 gotelingen (iron)
References
- De Laet, Kort verhael.