The slave ship Friendship began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Guadeloupe.

Vessel: Friendship; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gardner, John; Investor: Gardner, John. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1761. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Basse-Terre. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.