The *Diemen* was a small yacht belonging to the WIC. In 1642, it became the focal point of a story about corruption and the slave trade at the highest level in Dutch Brazil.
Down on 11 October
Slag op de Zuiderzee († 1573, 453 years ago) Hoornse Hop, Netherlands
Bovenkarspel († 1633, 393 years ago) Yuanquiang, China
Robijn († 1653, 373 years ago) Golf van Oman
Mastbos († 1689, 337 years ago) Golf van Bengalen
Elve († 1917, 109 years ago) Cape Finisterre, Spain