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

Vessel: Friendship; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 355. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Vaughan, Richard; Captain: Lamb, Edward; Investor: Lamb, Edward; Investor: McNabb, John. The voyage began at London on 21 October 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Lucea (a) St Lucea. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.