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

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Heatley, Robert; Investor: Heatley, Robert; Investor: Barnes, John; Captain: Nevin, John. The voyage began at London on 19 February 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.