The slave ship John departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to British Virgin Islands.

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fletcher, Thomas; Investor: Fletcher, Thomas; Investor: Wetherhead, C. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 October 1773. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.