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

Vessel: Benson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 169. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dickson, William; Captain: Ross, Henry; Investor: Ross, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 June 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.