The slave ship Hope began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Argentina.

Vessel: Hope; flag: Great Britain; rig: Buque; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Cronker, Walter; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 19 August 1715. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 49.1%.