The slave ship Pearl began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Grenada.

Vessel: Pearl; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 370. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Powell, John; Captain: Madge; Investor: Rogers, James; Investor: Cross; Investor: Tapscott, William; Captain: Williams, James; Investor: Williams, James. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 July 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.