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

Vessel: Duke of Cumberland; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Blundell, Bryan; Investor: Backhouse, John; Investor: Shaw, Saml; Captain: Nunes, John; Investor: Nunes, John; Investor: Crosbie, James; Investor: Blundell, William; Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Captain: Blundell, Richard; Investor: Blundell, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 February 1755. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.