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

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 56.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Townsend, Richard; Investor: Townsend, Richard; Investor: Knight, John; Investor: Mears, Thomas; Captain: Hayes, Daniel; Investor: Seddon, John; Investor: Seddon, Robert; Investor: Harrison, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 November 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.