The slave ship Hero began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Cuba.

Vessel: Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 391. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Davis, John; Captain: Horsley, William; Investor: Horsley, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 August 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.