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

Vessel: Kitty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 310. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tarleton, John (Jr); Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Captain: Bachope, James; Investor: Bachope, James; Investor: Pemberton, John Holland. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 May 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.