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

Vessel: Atalanta; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Fowden, Jos; Captain: Charles, Jas; Investor: Charles, Jas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 October 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Port Maria. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.