The slave ship Whydah began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Whydah; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 65.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Vernon,Wm; Captain: Rogers, Thom. The voyage began at Newport on 3 January 1763. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 48.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.