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

Vessel: Beschermer; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Valies, Thomas Jansz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 9 July 1702. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo North (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.