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

Vessel: Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Captain: Allanson, William; Investor: Allanson, William; Investor: Coutts, John; Investor: Freeland, Peter; Captain: Allanson, John; Investor: Allanson, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 March 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Grand Mesurado (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.