The slave ship Toms departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to French Guiana.

Vessel: Toms; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 312. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Leyland, Thomas; Investor: Molyneaux, Thomas; Captain: Whittle, John; Investor: Whittle, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.