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

Vessel: Groot Prooijen; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 272. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Jansen, Willem. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 20 February 1742. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Axim (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.