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

Vessel: Mars; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Patterson, Robert; Investor: Patterson, Robert; Captain: Mather, James; Investor: Mather, James. The voyage began at London on 14 January 1782. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.