The slave ship Koning van Portugal began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Curaçao.

Vessel: Koning van Portugal; flag: Netherlands; rig: Hekboot. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Coster, Sijmon Sijmonsz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 25 December 1706. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 97 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.