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

Vessel: African; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Chalmers, James; Investor: Manesty, Joseph; Captain: Swindall, James; Investor: Hardwar, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 December 1754. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.