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

Vessel: Sampson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Captain: Johnston, George; Investor: Johnston, George; Investor: Holmer, Peter; Investor: Budge, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 September 1765. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.