The slave ship Thames began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Suriname.

Vessel: Thames; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 222. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dalziel; Investor: Dalziel; Captain: Black, George; Captain: Glegg, David. The voyage began at London on 10 January 1805. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.