The slave ship Morning Star departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Morning Star; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Daile, Benjamin; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 9 July 1678. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.