The slave ship Essex arrived with enslaved Africans in Antigua and Barbuda. About 279 people had been taken aboard and approximately 228 arrived.

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Investor: Foxcroft, Thomas; Captain: Doran, Felix; Investor: Doran, Felix; Captain: Forsythe, John; Investor: Salthouse, John; Investor: Goad, John; Investor: Hutton, George; Captain: Seaman, William; Investor: Seaman, William; Captain: Naylor, William; Investor: Naylor, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 May 1771. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.