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

Vessel: Active; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Captain: Lawson, Alexander; Investor: Lawson, Alexander; Captain: Dobb, William; Investor: Dobb, William; Investor: Blackburn, John; Investor: Faulkner, Thomas; Investor: Annion, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 July 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.