The slave ship Essex departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Argentina.

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Buque; estimated standardized tonnage: 365.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Harris; Captain: Smith, Nathaniel; Investor: Smith, Nathaniel; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 9 January 1726. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.