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

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 281.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mason, John; Investor: Mason, John; Investor: Miles; Investor: Weuves, Jerome B. The voyage began at London on 26 January 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.