The slave ship Bolden departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: Bolden; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Blundell, Bryan; Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Sparling; Investor: Sparling; Captain: Elworthy, John; Investor: Elworthy, John; Investor: Blundell, Jonathan; Investor: Bolden. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 April 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.