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

Vessel: Hector; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas; Captain: Bridge, John; Investor: Bridge, John; Investor: Knight, John; Captain: Willan, John; Investor: Willan, John; Captain: Livesley, Evan; Investor: Livesley, Evan; Investor: Dunbarr, Thomas; Captain: Dickenson, Nath. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 April 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.