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

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kennedy, John; Investor: Kennedy, John; Investor: White, Joseph; Investor: Scott, William. The voyage began at Whitehaven on 28 June 1765. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.