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

Vessel: Aeolus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 181. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Houghton, John; Investor: Houghton, John; Captain: Corbett, James; Captain: Thompson, James; Investor: Thompson, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 February 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sierra Leone estuary. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.