The slave ship Hannibal began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Dominica.

Vessel: Hannibal; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 321.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mather, James; Investor: Mather, James; Captain: Banfield, Joseph. The voyage began at London on 18 June 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.