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: Ovens, Simon; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 12 February 1736. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 49 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.