The slave ship Stadt Amsterdam began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Stadt Amsterdam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fluit. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Sas, Jurriaan; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 7 December 1708. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.