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

Vessel: Mears; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hughes, John; Investor: Hughes, John; Investor: Knight, John; Investor: Seel, Robert; Captain: Allen, Patrick; Investor: Willock, William; Investor: Mears, Thomas; Investor: Midgeley, Thomas; Investor: Clay, Richard; Captain: Berril, Chris; Investor: Berril, Chris. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 September 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.