The slave ship Speedwell began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Speedwell; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gompertz, Solomon; Captain: Twist, George; Investor: Gumperk*. The voyage began at London on 12 January 1765. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Senegambia and offshore Atlantic, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.