The slave ship Heart of Oak departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to British Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Heart of Oak; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 153. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jones, Richard; Investor: Jones, Richard; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 December 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.