The slave ship James departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 203. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dickson, James; Investor: Dickson, James; Captain: Rives, Thomas; Investor: Rives, Thomas; Investor: Dickson, William; Investor: Dickson, William (Sr.). The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 July 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.