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

Vessel: Wanton; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 40. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wanton, Jas; Investor: Wanton, Jas; Investor: Wanton, Wm; Captain: Mowatt, George. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 12 September 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%.