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

Vessel: Mayflower; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tourney, Anthony; Captain: Waite, james; Investor: Waite, james; Investor: Paggens, Peter; Investor: Evans, Thomas; Captain: Ballantine, Walter. The voyage began at London on 8 September 1703. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.2%.