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

Vessel: Mary; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 171. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Read, William; Investor: Rackham, John; Captain: Boys, William; Investor: Boys, William; Investor: Blease, Joseph; Investor: Halsall, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 January 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.