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

Vessel: Rio Nova; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 333. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Moulton, Robert; Investor: Moulton, Robert; Investor: Deffell, John; Investor: Nasmyth, Maxwell; Investor: Moulton, Charles; Investor: Roebuck, John; Investor: Mangles, John; Investor: Mangles, James; Investor: Barrett, Edward; Captain: Thompson, John; Investor: Thompson, John. The voyage began at London on 5 December 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.