The slave ship Middelburgs Welvaren arrived with enslaved Africans in Curaçao. About 455 people had been taken aboard and approximately 353 arrived.

Vessel: Middelburgs Welvaren; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 264. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Mulders, David. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 9 January 1761. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 22.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.