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

Vessel: Trelawney; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Thoburn, William; Captain: Bean, James; Investor: Bean, James; Investor: Margetson, James. The voyage began at London on 2 August 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.