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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mlubao, post: 2429678, member: 78903&quot;]Netherlands?&nbsp; Interesting, never thought about Netherlands as a powerhouse but knew the Dutch were serious seafarers- just did not/do not know the extent (been to Aruba several times- I should have had a clue so I&#039;ll take a Gibbs slap). Will now add that to my research just for giggles and kicks.&nbsp; But about that ducat:</p><p><br /></p><p>I like to put things in a movie script sort of way to stimulate my imagination and real life implications.&nbsp; So estate owners of New Netherlands (NY) seeking to purchase slaves from Dutch West India Company really had to cart chests of coins to the docks. Seeing the average cost of a slave was 600 guilders, that is serious weight to haul if wanting to purchase 4 slaves. Ramifications of treasure chest transportation to NY docks must have been an interesting experience with Indian raiders/disguised Indians/bandits on the news a ship was scheduled to arrive. Guards with muskets and swords must have been used to protect the gold/silver and watch over sickly, chained slaves on the return trip. Jeepers, what a cumbersome, cruel and barbaric task. Fascinating.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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