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

Vessel: Tharp; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 120. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Taylor, Cobb; Investor: Coghlan, John; Captain: Fisher, Duncan. The voyage began at London on 9 January 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.