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

Vessel: Lark; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Captain: Backhouse, Gerard; Investor: Backhouse, Gerard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 August 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.