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

Vessel: Preston; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Earle, William (Jr); Investor: Earl, Thos (Jr); Investor: Heywood, Arthur; Captain: Brighouse, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 May 1780. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.