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

Vessel: Sarah; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 154. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rogers, James; Investor: Laroche, James; Investor: Fydell, Richard; Captain: Goodrich, John; Investor: Goodrich, John; Investor: Blake, Richard; Investor: Powell, John (Jr). The voyage began at Bristol on 21 September 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons River (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 31.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.