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

Vessel: Plumper; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 84. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, William; Investor: Williams, William; Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Clarke, Thomas; Investor: Clarke, Thomas; Captain: Badson, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 August 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Captured before disembarking enslaved people; vessel recaptured or released subsequently.