The slave ship Edward departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Lucia.

Vessel: Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Slater, Gill; Investor: Ryan, Thomas; Investor: Cropper, Thomas; Investor: Carter, Thomas; Captain: Allanson, William; Investor: Allanson, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 October 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.