The slave ship Ariel began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Ariel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 97. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Wilson, Edward; Captain: Hepton, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 April 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.