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

Vessel: Polly; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 269.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wanton, Peter; Investor: Wanton, Jos. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 26 January 1767. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%.