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

Vessel: Hector; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Captain: Griffith, William; Investor: Griffith, William; Captain: Trafford, Henry; Investor: Trafford, Henry; Investor: Rowe, William; Captain: Parke, Nonus; Investor: Parke, Nonus; Investor: Chaffers, Edward; Captain: Washington, John; Investor: Washington, John; Captain: Doyle, Edmund. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 March 1773. 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.