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

Vessel: Lion; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 280. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Jones, James. The voyage began at Bristol on 28 October 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured unspecified after enslaved people disembarked.