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

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Eccles, John; Investor: Eccles, John; Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Jenkinson, William; Investor: Jenkinson, William; Investor: Maddocks, John; Investor: Chapman, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 May 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.