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

Vessel: Vale; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 208. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Houghton, John; Investor: Houghton, John; Captain: Webster, John; Investor: Webster, John; Captain: Cotter, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 July 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.