The Dutch Seize Brazil

Kien Kaije

Kien Kaije

I can see a Dutch Brazil flourish as part of a VOC run string of way stations to the ultimate prize in global colonialism: the very lucrative Spice Islands (Moluccas islands) and the internal Asian trade.

Difference would be that the Dutch have Brasil run by the businesslike VOC instead of the more piratical WIC.

This route would run:
1. Dutch United Provinces - to the other side of the South Atlantic to
2. Brazil - here ships could re-stock on fresh wares and water and take on board produce like hardwood, sugar, rum and later gold; both for the outbound journey as well as for the return journey
3. Cape Town -
4. Western Australia - (additional idea as iirc many VOC ships got lost on this coast. The small investment of establishing a settlement/way station cum light house here could make a lot of difference and save ships cargo and costs.
5. East Indies

A VOC-run Dutch Brazil would likely have held out till late eighteenth century, IMO much like Dutch South Africa.
 

General Tirpitz

Nugax said:
You're also talkign out your arse on the whole northeast - the interior is arid, but the Mata Atlantica coast is wet and fertile and suitable for all manner of things (sugar plantations being the most profitable). At the point when a Dutch Brazil is possible, the coast is the only relevant bit.
Click to expand...

If I remember correctly the northeast was economically the most important area in Brazil until 18th century before West Indies became more important in supplying European markets with sugar and economic activity in Brazil started to move further south due to mining and new plantations.
 

Gonzaga

The Kiat said:
Then you'd end up having someone complain and tell him to use the search function.
Click to expand...

Still, bumping an 8 years old thread just for bumping is kind of lame. At least if you are bringing this back you should add some new questions or contributions.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top
Top