The slave ship Liefde began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Liefde; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 500. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gijsberti, Karel; Investor: Wilde, Volkert Gerritsz de; Investor: Twist, Isaack van; Investor: Marcusz, Jacob; Captain: Berg, Jacob Jansen van de Japon. The voyage began at Rotterdam on 11 September 1663. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.