Prinsesse Louise (DAC ship)

The Prinsesse Louise was a ship owned and operated by the Danish Asiatic Company (DAC), also known as Asiatisk Kompagni. The DAC held a monopoly on Danish trade with Asia, primarily China and India, from its founding in 1732 until 1843. Ships like the Prinsesse Louise were vital to this trade, carrying goods such as tea, silk, porcelain, and spices from the East back to Denmark, and often transporting silver and other European goods to the East. The voyages were long and perilous, typically lasting many months and facing risks from storms, disease, and piracy. Information about the Prinsesse Louise, including its specific voyages, captains, and cargo, is likely held within the archives of the Danish National Archives (Rigsarkivet) and other historical records pertaining to the Danish Asiatic Company. Further research is needed to ascertain the exact details of its history and service.