The slave ship Bekestein began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: Bekestein; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mooylieves, Cornelis; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 30 May 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Jacquin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 127 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.