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

Vessel: Virgin Queen; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, T; Captain: Penhale, William; Captain: Forsyth, Alexander. The voyage began at Bristol on 16 August 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.