The slave ship Prins Willem de Vijfde began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: Prins Willem de Vijfde; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 316. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jacobs, A; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 7 December 1762. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 63 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.