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

Vessel: Tartar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 257.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Anderson, J; Investor: Anderson, J; Captain: Fraser, James; Investor: Fraser, James; Investor: Rogers, James. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 March 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.