The slave ship Princess Augusta began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Princess Augusta; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 230. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Penny, James (Jr); Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Captain: Oliver, Thomas; Investor: James, Penny (Sr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.