28 March 1658
Amersfoort brings enslaved Angolans to the Cape
The Amersfoort arrived with survivors from a captured Portuguese slave ship; dozens remained at the Cape.
established
slavery
The Amersfoort arrived with survivors from a captured Portuguese slave ship; dozens remained at the Cape.
Significance
This was the first large organised arrival of enslaved people at the settlement.
Why it matters
This was the first large organised arrival of enslaved people at the settlement.