The slave ship Thomas departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 174. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, James; Captain: Vicars, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 27 April 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.