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

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dobson, John; Investor: Dobson, John; Captain: Wilding, Richard; Investor: Wilding, Richard; Captain: Cazneau, Benj. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 August 1777. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.