The slave ship Gideon arrived with enslaved Africans in Suriname. About 528 people had been taken aboard and approximately 465 arrived.

Vessel: Gideon; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fluit. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Kock, Dirk Barents. The voyage began at Hellevoetsluis on 28 November 1698. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 12.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.