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

Vessel: Joseph; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 130. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jones, Richard; Investor: Jones, Richard; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Denney, Plato; Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 May 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.