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

Vessel: Bekestein; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Snoek, Isaak; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 1735. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Badagry/Apa (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 105 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.