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

Vessel: Martha; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 250. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Colley, Jas Eckly; Investor: Colley, Jas Eckly; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Kewley; Investor: Kewley, Patrick; Captain: Harold, Thomas; Investor: Harold, Thomas; Captain: Worthington, Matthew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 May 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.