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

Vessel: Triton; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Appleby, George. The voyage began at London on 11 September 1739. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.