Have you ever wondered what life was like on a trans oceanic voyage during the 17th century? In this video you will experience the life of an average sailor embarking on a voyage for the VOC. The contracts the sailor's signed were usually initiated with unrealistic and fantastic sales pitches about what the sailors would experience and take back with them from the far east.

But what was their life really like on these ships after months at sea? Find out the experience of a typical VOC voyage to the East Indies!