The slave ship Bekestein arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 753 people had been taken aboard and approximately 517 arrived.

Vessel: Bekestein; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Graan, Andries; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 15 April 1730. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 144 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 31.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.