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

Vessel: Vergenoegen; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 475.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Goodwill, Robert; Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Roblijn, Abraham. The voyage began at Middelburg on 13 May 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 68 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.