The slave ship John and Betty departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

Vessel: John and Betty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 101.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Freek, Thomas; Captain: Clarke, Francis; Investor: Freke, Thomas*. The voyage began at Bristol on 15 February 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 40.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.