The slave ship Achilles began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Achilles; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 117. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Captain: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Hammond, Benj; Captain: Jones, Richard; Investor: Jones, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 September 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.