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

Vessel: Wortman; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Martin; Captain: Mills, Hercules; Investor: Mills, Hercules. The voyage began at London on 10 July 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.