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

Vessel: Polly; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Coddrington; Investor: Mason, Benjamin. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 11 July 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.