The slave ship Laurence Frigate began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Argentina.

Vessel: Laurence Frigate; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dumaresque, Abraham; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 21 April 1730. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.