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

Vessel: Tarleton; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 260. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tarleton, Clayton; Investor: Rigg, William; Captain: Shimmins, Radcliffe. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.