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voc-opvarenden

Retrieve VOC crew records from the Nationaal Archief HUB3 API by surname.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#archives#genealogy#voc#opvarenden#hub3#dutch-history
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill voc-opvarenden
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: voc-opvarenden
Source: https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit/tree/main/.claude/skills/voc-opvarenden
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rdeknijf/ai-genealogy-kit --skill voc-opvarenden

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill helps genealogists locate and verify VOC crew members (1699–1794) by searching the Nationaal Archief HUB3 index and retrieving structured record details for ancestry research.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Surname-based search across the VOC opvarenden index to identify potential crew members.
  • Retrieve detailed record fields such as prs_voornamen, prs_achternaam, pla_naam_herkomst, rol_naam_functie_NL, sch_naam_uitgevaren, prs_datum_indiensttreding, prs_datum_uitdiensttreding, ove_tekst_lokatie_uitdiensttreding_NL, and scan references.
  • Use cases include validating ancestry connections, linking to voyage data, and exporting results for further analysis.

Quick Start

Run a VOC crew search by surname and review the resulting record details from HUB3.

Frequently Asked Questions about voc-opvarenden

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I find VOC crew records for genealogy research?▼

Search VOC crew records by surname against the Nationaal Archief HUB3 API to retrieve structured details like origin, rank, ship, service dates, fate, and scan references for ancestry verification from 1699–1794.

What information is included in VOC opvarenden crew records?▼

VOC opvarenden records include first name, surname, origin, function rank, departure ship, service dates, exit location, and scan references, supporting ancestry validation and voyage data linkage.

Can I search Dutch East India Company sailors without a web browser?▼

Yes, the Skill operates via a pure JSON API to query the HUB3 index directly, returning structured record data for surname-based genealogical research without needing a web browser.

How do I link VOC crew members to specific voyage data?▼

Retrieve detailed records from the HUB3 API to link VOC crew members to voyage data using returned fields like departure ship name and service dates to connect sailors to specific voyages.

What are the limitations of searching the VOC opvarenden index?▼

Searches are surname-based and cover only sailors from 1699–1794, requiring a known surname and depending on record availability within the Nationaal Archief HUB3 API.

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