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

Vessel: Crescent; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: McGauley James; Investor: McGauley James; Captain: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Clough, Samuel; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William; Investor: Wright, William Naylor; Investor: Lawrence, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 October 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.