The slave ship John and James began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: John and James; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 70.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Goodhand, Marmaduke. The voyage began at London. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.