In November 1869 the ship Electra sails from Amsterdam.
They worship the spirits of the dead ( begus ), and are considered to be one of the las.
Most of the Batak are still heathen.
In the southern part of Batak territory, where Islam is advancing rapidly, their task is to found a new mission station and preach the Gospel.
On board is a young Missionary Heinrich Dirks, together with his wife Aganetha, who are supposed to begin a new Missionary work on the distant island of Sumatra.
In November 1869 the ship Electra sails from Amsterdam