The slave ship True Blue began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: True Blue; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Investor: Goad, John; Investor: Hasell, Chris; Captain: Griffith, Richard; Captain: Goad, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 April 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.