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

Vessel: Britannia; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 201. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Leigh, Roger; Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Ratcliffe, Jonathan; Investor: Parr, Thomas; Investor: Parr, John (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 April 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.