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

Vessel: Union; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Anion, Timothy; Investor: Anion, Timothy; Investor: Fletcher, Potter; Investor: Pardoe, James; Investor: Cummings, Witter; Investor: Harris, Benjamin. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 January 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.