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

Vessel: Gelderland; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Goed, Jan Pietersz; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie. The voyage began on 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Elmina (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Curaçao. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 55 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.