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

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, William; Captain: Setton, William; Investor: Setton, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 May 1769. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 38.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.