The slave ship Betty departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to British Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Betty; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Captain: Backhouse, Gerard; Investor: Backhouse, Gerard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 September 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.