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

Vessel: Ranger; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Percival, James; Captain: Corran, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 November 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.