The slave ship America departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Suriname.

Vessel: America; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 284. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Zitter, Jacob de; Captain: Wouters, Jan; Captain: Reichert, Michiel; Investor: Zitter, Jan de. The voyage began at Zeeland on 9 March 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.