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

Vessel: Valiant; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 272.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph; Investor: James, W. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 April 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.