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

Vessel: Viper; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 258. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Investor: Wilson, Edward; Investor: Falkmer, Edward; Captain: Heblethwaite, John; Investor: Heblethwaite, John; Investor: Wickstead, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 November 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.