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

Vessel: Vale; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 208. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clarke, Thomas; Investor: Clarke, Thomas; Captain: Webster, John; Investor: Webster, John; Captain: Smith, Thomas; Investor: Smith, Thomas; Investor: Smith, James Whitfield; Investor: Garnett, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 May 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.