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

Vessel: Sarah; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 386. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dickson, James; Investor: Dickson, James; Captain: Rives, Thomas; Investor: Rives, Thomas; Investor: Dickson, William (Jr); Investor: Dickson, William (Sr.). The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 August 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.