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

Vessel: Vrijheid; flag: Netherlands; rig: Hekboot. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gewelt, Jan Pietersz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 21 November 1731. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 59 days. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.