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

Vessel: Ellis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 347. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bent, Robert; Investor: Bent, Ellis; Investor: Benson, Moses; Captain: Heard, Thomas; Investor: Heard, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 May 1792. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.