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

Vessel: Three Friends; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 216. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Captain: Bushell, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 June 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.