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West Indisch Huis On Herenmrkt Was The Hq Of The Wic From 1623-47
Founded By The Wic
Fort Elmina Was Captured From The Portuguese By The Gwic In 1637. Apart From Short Periods It And Other Forts Remained Under Gwic Control Until Its Disestablishment In 1791
Conquered By The Wic (It Was Named By The After The Dutch Island Of Goeree)
Arguin Was Conquered By The Wic In 1633, Using It For The Trade In Natural Gum
Owned By The Wic From 1682, And Used For The Trade In Coffee, Sugar And Slaves
Discovered By Jacob Roggeveen Whilst He Was Leading An Expedition For The Wic To Seek Terra Australis (1721-3)