The slave ship Champion began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vessel: Champion; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Abraham, Ralph; Investor: Abraham, Ralph; Investor: Baker, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 February 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: La Guaira. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.