The slave ship Duke of Cumberland departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: Duke of Cumberland; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Blundell, Bryan; Investor: Backhouse, Thomas; Investor: Shaw, Saml; Investor: Crosbie, James; Investor: Blundell, William; Captain: Blundell, Richard; Investor: Blundell, Richard; Captain: Johnson, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 August 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.