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

Vessel: Ellis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 254.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hanly, Richard; Investor: Hanly, Richard; Investor: Boats, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 March 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.