The slave ship Prince of Orange began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Prince of Orange; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 283.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Daniel, Josiah; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 29 March 1698. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.