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

Vessel: Squirrel; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 199.5. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Young, Thomas; Captain: Stanton, Thomas; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 12 October 1722. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 27 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.5%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.