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

Vessel: Unity; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 83.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Laroche, James (Sr); Captain: Prankerd, Richard; Investor: Prankerd, Richard. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 August 1731. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.