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

Vessel: Chesterfield; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Clayton, John; Investor: Hallhead, Robert; Investor: Whaley, William; Investor: Lowndes, Edward; Investor: Legh, Peers; Captain: Dwyer, Patrick; Investor: Dwyer, Patrick; Investor: Williamson, John; Captain: Jenkins, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 April 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.