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

Vessel: Rodney; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 290. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Earle, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Investor: Parke, Thomas; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Davenport, William; Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Earle, William (Jr); Captain: Oates, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 July 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 18.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.