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

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hallhead, Robert; Investor: Whaley, William; Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Captain: Clay, Robert; Investor: Clay, Robert; Investor: Legh, Peers; Investor: Lowndes, Edward; Captain: Kirks, Moorecroft. The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 June 1745. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.