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

Vessel: Gunterstein; flag: Netherlands. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nieuw West Indische Compagnie; Captain: Heijm, Jan van der; Captain: Seegers, Huibert Assueris van. The voyage began at Hellevoetsluis on 23 January 1718. 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: 130 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.