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

Vessel: Blanchard; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 285. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bennett, Edward; Captain: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Kewley; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William; Investor: Wright, William Naylor; Investor: McGauley James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 August 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.