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

Vessel: Esther; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Investor: Blundell, Jonathan; Investor: Knight, John; Investor: Savage, Richard; Captain: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, John; Investor: Crosbie, William; Investor: Ford, Charles; Investor: Blackstock, John; Investor: Wickstead, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 July 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.