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

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 222.4. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Price, John; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 10 May 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 68 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 21.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.