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

Vessel: Mercury; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 155.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Laroche, James (Sr); Captain: Packer, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 5 October 1733. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.