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

Vessel: Society; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Savage, Rd; Investor: Hodgson, Thos; Investor: Dobson, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Lowe, Jas; Captain: Norris, Rob; Investor: Norris, Rob. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 July 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.