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

Vessel: Francis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gildart, James; Investor: Gildart, James; Captain: McDaniel, Alex; Captain: Sullivan, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 September 1768. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 37.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.