Amsterdam , positioned along the IJ bay makes an excellent port for the Dutch merchant fleet ; which during the 17th century is the world 's largest .
Is the principal seat of the Dutch East India Company ( Vereenigde Oost - Indische Compagnie or VOC ) .
Amsterdam , positioned along the IJ bay makes an excellent port for the Dutch merchant fleet ; which during the 17th century is the world 's largest , and is the principal seat of the Dutch East India Company ( Vereenigde Oost - Indische Compagnie or VOC ) .