Ranks
 
VOC-Ship
Master
He had supreme command and had to observe and carry out the orders and instructions of the directors
Ship's officer in charge of steering
First- and Second Mate
Third Mate
Ship's watch

Senior- and Junior Merchant

Bookkeeper

Tradesmen
Person keeping the trading books
A large number of Junior Officers and Assistants
Many different positions, such as steward and provost marchal
Youngsters

Stewards
Boy's

Ship's apprentices

Lowest in rank
Stewards who where capable of shooting the cannons and rifles

Passengers Highranking VOC officials and managers, judges, clergymen, merchants and Dutch colonists
Craftsmen
Went to work in Asia
Blacksmiths
Coopers
Carpenters
sailmakers

Soldiers (1/5 to 1/3 of the complete crew)
To guard The Asian Settlements