Jacques Mahu

Jacques Mahu († September 23, 1598 ) was a Dutch explorer and leader of an expedition of five ships to India.

The first major expedition, organized by Pieter van der Hagen and Johan van der Veeken, consisted of a fleet of five ships and 494 members to cross the Strait of Magellan.

The ships with their initial captains were:

  • " De Hoop " mt Jacques Mahu
  • " De Liefde " with Simon de Cordes
  • "Het Geloof " with Gerrit van Beuningen
  • " De Trouw " with Van Boekhout
  • " De Blijde " Boodschap with Sebald de Weert
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