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

Vessel: Sturdy Beggar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Parker; Captain: Hughes, Thomas; Investor: Hughes, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 October 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.