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

Vessel: Edgar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Simmons, John; Investor: Simmons, John; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 May 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.