The slave ship May departed from Antigua and Barbuda after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

Vessel: May; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Parker, John; Investor: Kennedy, Robert; Captain: Sime, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 May 1772. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Saint John (Antigua). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.