The slave ship Alert began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Cuba.

Vessel: Alert; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 211. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Bernard, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 September 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Lagos, Onim (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.