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

Vessel: Benson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 169. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dickson, William; Captain: Cluney, Michael; Captain: Swan, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 October 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.