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

Vessel: Hector; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 343.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ball, William; Captain: Anderson, J; Investor: Anderson, J; Captain: Llewellin, William; Investor: Llewellin, William; Investor: Noble, J[ohn]. The voyage began at Bristol on 30 September 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Savanna la Mar. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.