The slave ship Rachel began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

Vessel: Rachel; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Visser, Jacob Corsz; Captain: Prop, Pieter; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 19 December 1700. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.