The slave ship Liverpool Hero departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Antigua and Barbuda.

Vessel: Liverpool Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Earle, William (Jr); Captain: Copper, John; Investor: Copper, John; Captain: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Lace, Ambr; Investor: Earl, Thos (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 May 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Antigua, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.