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

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: Quarrier, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 November 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.