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

Vessel: Richard; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Savage, Richard; Captain: Dobson, John; Investor: Dobson, John; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Captain: Monypenny; Investor: Monypenny; Captain: Kirkpatrick, Samuel. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 May 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.