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

Vessel: Royal Charlotte; flag: U.S.A.; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Caesar, Charles; Investor: Caesar, Charles; Captain: Jencks, Silas. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 1 September 1770. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.