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

Vessel: S Marcus; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hoeven, Jan van der; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 1 January 1713. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 63 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.