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: Captain: Rien, Hendrik van; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 27 October 1747. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Boary (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.