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

Vessel: Vliegende Faam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 204. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moor, Pieter de; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 5 March 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Little Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.1%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.