The slave ship Rotterdam began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Haiti.

Vessel: Rotterdam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 132. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hamilton, Archibald; Investor: Meijners; Investor: Osij; Investor: Jerwen, Anthony; Investor: Baalde, Peter; Investor: Baalde, Rudolph; Captain: Harristad, Spooren. The voyage began at Hellevoetsluis on 20 March 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bance/Bunce Island (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayes (Les). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured by British - after disembarkation.