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

Vessel: Dorsetshire; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 184.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fowler J; Investor: Fowler J; Captain: Purnell, John; Investor: Purnell, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 29 April 1766. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.