The slave ship Betsey began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Betsey; 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: Auld, Abraham. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 7 November 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 11.0%.