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

Vessel: Welmenende; flag: Netherlands; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 280. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Haijen, Cornelis van; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Zeeland on 4 July 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.