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

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Derbyshire, Thomas; Investor: Derbyshire, Thomas; Investor: Williamson, Willm. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 April 1742. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.