The slave ship Bostock departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Bostock; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ratcliffe, Thos; Captain: Bostock, Rob; Investor: Bostock, Rob; Investor: Green, Rob; Investor: Kirke, Wm; Investor: Oliphant, Rob; Captain: Briggs, Jas; Investor: Briggs, Jas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 April 1776. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.