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

Vessel: Mercurius; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 192. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Stam, Maarten; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 13 September 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.