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

Vessel: Rumbold; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 233. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Molyneux, Thomas; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 June 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.