The slave ship Hector left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 500 people had been taken aboard.

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. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 June 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.