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

Vessel: Joseph; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 160. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Withering, Richard; Captain: Berry, William; Investor: Berry, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 July 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.