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

Vessel: Westdorp; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 352. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Barends, Hans; Investor: Barends, Hans; Captain: Louwermans, F. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 23 August 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.