The slave ship Philadelphia began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

Vessel: Philadelphia; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 320. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Verdonk, Philippus. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 17 October 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 16.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.