The slave ship Earl of Derby departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Earl of Derby; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Wilkinson, George; Investor: Hamilton, Arthur; Captain: Greenup, Thomas; Investor: Hallsall, James; Investor: Norton, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 December 1736. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.