The slave ship Bud departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vessel: Bud; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 97. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hauitt, George; Investor: Hauitt, George; Investor: Welsh, James; Captain: Bostock, Rob; Investor: Bostock, Rob; Investor: Foxcroft, Thomas; Captain: Rice, William; Investor: Rice, William; Captain: Doran, Felix; Investor: Doran, Felix; Investor: Welch, George; Captain: Otway, Caesar. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 July 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Trinidad, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.