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

Vessel: Marques of Rockingham; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 119.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Heywood, Arthur; Investor: Penkett, John; Captain: Nicholson, Jos; Captain: Evans, George; Investor: Evans, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 February 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.