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

Vessel: Dolphin; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 74.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Wells, John; Captain: Dowding, Richard. The voyage began at Barbados, place unspecified on 16 August 1709. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 33.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.