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

Vessel: Waartwijk; flag: Netherlands; rig: Yaght. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Velde, Daniel de; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 8 December 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: 75 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.