The slave ship Sam departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Haiti.

Vessel: Sam; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Shaw, John; Investor: Hartley, Samuel; Captain: Woodville, William; Investor: Woodville, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 September 1782. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cap Français. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.