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

Vessel: Carolina; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hughes, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Investor: Hartley, Samuel. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 October 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.