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

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: White, John; Investor: White, John; Captain: Houghton, John; Investor: Houghton, John; Investor: Foxcroft, Thomas; Captain: Doran, Felix; Investor: Doran, Felix; Investor: Salthouse, John; Investor: Goad, John; Investor: Hutton, George; Captain: Seaman, William; Investor: Seaman, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 August 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.