The slave ship Prins Willem de Vijfde left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 465 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Prins Willem de Vijfde; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 288. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jacobs, A; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 19 April 1757. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 38 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.