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

Vessel: Dragon; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Butteram, Francis; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 1 August 1686. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ardra (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.