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

Vessel: Brilliant; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 341.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Sparling; Investor: Sparling; Captain: Eagles, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 October 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.