The slave ship Medea began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

Vessel: Medea; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Juist, Cornelis Ewoutsz; Investor: Corsie, Michiel van Coxie; Investor: Pietersz, Hector; Investor: Collen, Jeremias van; Investor: Collen, Jasper van; Investor: West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 16 December 1659. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.