The slave ship Rainbow began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Rainbow; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Sanders, Edmond; Investor: Sanders, Edmond; Captain: Vincent, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 22 April 1731. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.