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

Vessel: Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Barrow, James; Investor: Barrow, James; Investor: Wickstead, Richard; Investor: Mason, Edward; Investor: Brown, Cornelius; Investor: Booth, George; Investor: Crosdale, William; Captain: Burrows, John; Investor: Burrows, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 March 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.