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

Vessel: Zong; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 194.9. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Wilson, Edward; Captain: Collingwood, Luke; Captain: Howard, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 March 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Black River. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 53.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.