The slave ship Lion departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: Lion; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 269.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rumsey, James; Captain: How, Robert; Investor: Powell, James; Investor: Milton, John; Investor: Vigor, Robert. The voyage began at Bristol on 28 November 1758. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 24.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.