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

Vessel: Sandown; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 150. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Green, John; Investor: Morrison, James; Investor: Forbes, Robert; Investor: St Barbe, John; Investor: Richards, William; Investor: Snow, William; Captain: Gamble, Samuel; Investor: Bignell, William. The voyage began at London on 7 April 1793. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Rio Nunez (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.6%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.