The slave ship Prins Willem de Vijfde arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 377 people had been taken aboard and approximately 313 arrived.

Vessel: Prins Willem de Vijfde; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 316. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Loef, Cornelis; Captain: Pietersen, Cornelis; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 7 April 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.