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

Vessel: Kitty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 366. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clarke, Thomas; Investor: Clarke, Thomas; Captain: Walker, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 April 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.