The slave ship Willy began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Montserrat.

Vessel: Willy; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Townsend, Richard; Investor: Townsend, Richard; Investor: Knight, John; Captain: Whiteside, John; Investor: Whiteside, John; Investor: Mears, Thomas; Investor: Seddon, John; Investor: Seddon, Robert; Investor: Harrison, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 October 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montserrat, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.