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

Vessel: Sportsman; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 269.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Slater, Gill; Investor: James, W; Investor: Nottingham, Alex; Investor: Greyson, Edward; Investor: Dunn, Thomas Spencer; Captain: Fidler, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 June 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.