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

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Simmons, John; Investor: Simmons, John; Investor: Wetherhead, C. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 June 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.