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

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 285. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Birch, Joseph; Captain: Greaves, George; Investor: Greaves, George; Investor: Wedderburn, James; Investor: Gibson, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 June 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.