The slave ship Royal African Packet began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Royal African Packet; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 67.8. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Cornwell, Henry. The voyage began at London on 15 April 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 74 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.5%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.