The slave ship Briton began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vessel: Briton; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fowler J; Investor: Fowler J; Investor: Tombs, Richard; Captain: Hardcastle, John; Captain: Sims, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 20 June 1778. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Zion Hill. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.