The slave ship Wasp arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 225 people had been taken aboard and approximately 130 arrived.

Vessel: Wasp; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, T; Captain: Bowen, Richard. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 October 1782. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 42.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.