The slave ship Royall Africa began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Royall Africa; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 398.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Mackley, Thomas; Captain: Gates, Alex. The voyage began at London on 10 January 1703. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 20.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.