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

Vessel: Tartar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 190. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Houghton, John; Investor: Houghton, John; Captain: Webster, John; Investor: Webster, John; Captain: Wilding, Richard; Investor: Wilding, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 September 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.