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

Vessel: William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 259. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Captain: Bright, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 September 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.