The slave ship Wasp departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

Vessel: Wasp; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, T; Investor: Powell, John; Captain: Langdon, John; Investor: Champion, John; Investor: Cross. The voyage began at Bristol on 15 August 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.