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

Vessel: Sloper; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 100.5. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Simcock, Richard. The voyage began at London on 26 September 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 28.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.