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

Vessel: Philadelphia; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 240. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Menkenveld, Jan; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 18 November 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.