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

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: James, W; Captain: Butler, Tobias; Captain: Lee, Samuel. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 June 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.