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

Vessel: Hope; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fletcher, Thomas; Investor: Fletcher, Thomas; Investor: Ingram, F. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 December 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.