The slave ship Amelia arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 225 people had been taken aboard and approximately 220 arrived.

Vessel: Amelia; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Nixon, James; Investor: Gresley, John (Jr); Captain: Skerrett, Oliver. The voyage began at Bristol on 6 August 1759. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.