Maritime (im)mobility: reconstructing the supply of enslaved labour to Batavia, 1624–1801

Key Points

• The aim focuses on understanding the complexities of the supply of enslaved labor to Batavia from 1624 to 1801.
• Historical analysis of records from maritime trade routes
• Examination of migration patterns during the colonial period
• Reconstruction of labor supply dynamics in Batavia
• Identified key sources and routes of enslaved labor supply to Batavia
• Demonstrated the role of global maritime trade in shaping local economies
• Highlighted interdependence between different regions in the context of enslavement