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

Vessel: Emperor; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Reeve, Willm; Captain: Gwynn, Charles; Investor: Gwynn, Charles; Investor: Devonshire; Investor: Lloyd, Edward; Investor: Austin, [George]; Investor: Laurens, [Henry]. The voyage began at Bristol on 20 July 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 31.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.