The slave ship Brooks left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 650 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 297. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Carruther, James; Investor: Carruther, James; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Ingram, F; Investor: Rumbold, Thomas; Captain: Noble, Clement; Investor: Noble, Clement. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 October 1781. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.