The slave ship Aeolus began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Aeolus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 181. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Staniforth, Samuel; Captain: Brancker, P; Investor: Brancker, P; Investor: Staniforth, Charles; Captain: Neale, John L. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.