The slave ship James departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Hartley, Samuel. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 April 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.