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

Vessel: Gulde Vrijheid; flag: Netherlands; rig: Barque (Dutch); estimated standardized tonnage: 220. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Croeff, Abraham; Captain: Nijsse, Jacob de. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 3 October 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.