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

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 317.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Noble, Clement; Investor: Noble, Clement; Investor: Carruthers; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 March 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.