The slave ship Acredam began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: Acredam; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fluit. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Louw, Claas Cornelis; Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Investor: West-Indische Compagnie. The voyage began at Texel on 18 February 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 83 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.