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

Vessel: Wasp; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Slater, Gill; Investor: James, W; Investor: Nottingham, Alex; Investor: Greyson, Edward; Investor: Dunn, Thomas Spencer; Captain: McCreight, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 December 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.