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

Vessel: Tom; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 206. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Lee, John; Captain: Briggs, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 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.