The slave ship Zwarte Leeuw began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Panama.

Vessel: Zwarte Leeuw; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Coymans, Isaac; Investor: Meeckeren, Willem van; Investor: Vermeulen, Albert; Investor: Foullon, Jan de; Investor: Jans, Heertje; Captain: Hoorn, Jan Pietersz. The voyage began at Texel on 6 September 1656. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Portobelo. Recorded outcome: Sold.