The slave ship East India Merchant began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: East India Merchant; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Shirley, Thomas; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 7 January 1691. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.