The slave ship Phenix began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

Vessel: Phenix; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Vallé, Jacob. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 18 December 1727. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 94 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 23.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.