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

Vessel: Chard; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tovey, Edward; Investor: Deane, Thomas; Captain: Henley, Henry. The voyage began at Bristol on 10 September 1747. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.