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

Vessel: Hope; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mumford, Robert. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 2 June 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.