The slave ship Mary Ellen began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: Mary Ellen; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 184. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Captain: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Pickop, Thomas; Captain: Lee, Thomas; Investor: Lee, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 March 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Mount (Cape Grand Mount) (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.