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

Vessel: Volunteer; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Barker, William; Investor: Livesley, John; Investor: Mort, George; Investor: Wrigley, James; Captain: Chaffers, Thomas; Investor: Chaffers, Thomas; Captain: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Grimshaw, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 February 1756. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.