The slave ship Frans Willem began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: Frans Willem; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 232. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Coopstad; Investor: Rochussen; Captain: Sluijs, Jan van der. The voyage began at Rotterdam on 18 June 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.