The slave ship John departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: John; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 47.2. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wade, William; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 8 December 1694. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sherbro (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.