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Ships sailed from Amsterdam to Aruba and elsewhere in the 17th century. At that time, Amsterdam was the wealthiest city in the world. Aruba fell under Dutch administration around 1636. Ships regularly sailed from Amsterdam to Aruba and vice versa to maintain control of the distant but important island.

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