The slave ship Verwachting left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Suriname. About 322 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Verwachting; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 364. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Swart, Jan; Investor: Swart, Jan; Investor: Swart; Captain: Vriese, Jacobus de. The voyage began at Vlissingen on 5 December 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.