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

Vessel: Young James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 74.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mitchell, Robert; Investor: Mitchell, Robert; Investor: Williamson, Robert; Investor: Yates, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 October 1760. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.