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

Vessel: Cape Coast; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tonge, Henry; Captain: Stroud, Walker; Investor: Stroud, Walker. The voyage began at Bristol on 5 February 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.