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Saturday 26 July 2014

Dutch brig Zr.Ms. Windhond arrived at Willemstad. Curacao according to the Dutch newspaper De Curacaosche courant dated 28 January 1837

An item reported the arrival at Willemstad, Curacao on Saturday morning 21st of the Dutch brig Zr.Ms. Windhond captain lieutenant Kist coming from Bonaire.(1)

Note
1. Brigantine laid down at the navy yard of Vlissingen, Netherlands by C. Soetermeer 7 June 1826, launched in 1828, docked at the navy yard at Hellevoetsluis, Netherlands 26-27 July 1832 and 10 October-2 December 1840, during docking in 1840 rerigged as schooner brig and armament changed in 1-30pd gun on pivot and 4 long 6pd guns, guard ship at Surabaya, Dutch East Indies 1849, decommissioned 1 July 1850, sold being useless, served also in the Dutch West Indies, dimensions 26,5 x 7,5 x 3,8 (hold) metres and an armament of 8-12 guns.