The slave ship Thames left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 279 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Thames; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 269.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clarke, Peleg; Investor: Clarke, Peleg; Investor: Fletcher, John. The voyage began at London on 19 October 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Accra (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people.