The slave ship Squirrel began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Squirrel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Percival, James; Captain: Briscoe, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 February 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.