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

Vessel: Blaydes; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 306. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Investor: Ingram, F; Investor: Butler, Chris; Investor: Kay, Jno; Captain: Tuohy, D; Investor: Tuohy, D; Captain: Cleminson, John; Investor: Cleminson, John; Captain: Moore, Henry; Investor: Moore, Henry; Investor: Baker, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 August 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.