The visit to the Hoorn islands (1)

From 19 May 1616 the expedition of Jacob le Maire and Willem Schouten stayed at the Hoorn Islands, Futuna and Alofi for almost two weeks. They arrived there after spending several days at islands that belong to the Tonga archipelago. Despite violent encounters on the first day, the Hoorn Islands proved a hospitable place and the Eendracht remained there until 31 May. The expedition bartered for supplies and restocked their supply of fresh drinking water. Friendly contacts were established with the local rulers, with whom the Dutch ate, observed locals’ ceremonies, made music and danced. After a week, it became harder to get more trade done as the Dutch had bought most of the island’s reserves. A few days later, they departed.

According to the descriptions below the image it shows: A. the Dutch ship arrives and initially there are fights with the people of the island, shown on the foreground. B. shows the river and bay where the Eendracht anchored.