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

Vessel: Marquis of Rockingham; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Heywood, Arthur; Investor: Carruther, James; Captain: Hughes, Benjamin Francis; Investor: Hughes, Benjamin Francis. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 December 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.