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

Vessel: Ann; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 205.7. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rivera; Investor: Lopez, Aaron; Captain: English, Wm. The voyage began at Newport on 7 December 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%.