The Dutch Australian Cultural Centre (DACC) is happy to support the CBG|Centre for Family History in their initiative to make the collection of the Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd (1883–1969) accessible and searchable. This extensive collection includes 30,000 scans of passenger manifests, ship logs, and crew lists, revealing an estimated 750,000–890,000 individual records.
The collection provides invaluable insights into the migration journeys of countless families, including Dutch emigrants to Australia. By transcribing the data from these historical documents, we can help create a comprehensive resource for researchers, genealogists, and descendants of Dutch migrants.
Why participate?
For anyone with roots connected to maritime history, Dutch emigration, or the Netherlands East Indies, this is a unique opportunity to contribute. By joining this crowdsourcing project, you’ll help uncover the stories behind historical voyages, such as those of the SS Waterman or the renowned Willem Ruys, which transported families, repatriates, and notable figures across the globe.
How you can help
Volunteers can transcribe the information from the scanned documents into an online form. Work from home, at your own pace, and contribute to preserving this shared history for future generations. Once complete, the collection will be searchable via the Rotterdam City Archives and WieWasWie (who was who), opening up new opportunities for historical and genealogical research.
Join us today!
If you’re passionate about history and want to help make this important resource accessible, visit Het Volk to sign up and get started. Together, we can make these migration stories visible and enrich our understanding of the Dutch-Australian heritage.
See also: Kom aan boord van de Koninklijke Rotterdamsche Lloyd
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