1791–1792: The medical journal of the slaving ship Brandenbourg provided a systematic record of the illnesses and deaths that occurred during its final voyage.

1791–1792: The medical journal of the slaving ship Brandenbourg provided a systematic record of the illnesses and deaths that occurred during its final voyage. Chief surgeon Johannes Andreas Kraus documented the deaths of numerous individuals from ailments such as dysentery, scurvy, and chest complaints. The journal also noted that twenty-six captives managed to recover from various sicknesses during the crossing to the Demerara River. Kraus reported that the total expenditure on medicines for the people held aboard amounted to eighty-nine guilders, highlighting the minimal medical resources allocated to captives.