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

Vessel: Ellis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Rylands, Ralph; Investor: Rylands, Ralph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 June 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.