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

Vessel: Benedict; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Investor: Bradstock; Investor: Backhouse, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Pole, Charles; Investor: Pole, Charles; Investor: Gardner, Henry; Captain: Leyburn, George; Captain: Dunlap, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 November 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.