The slave ship Bud left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 281 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Bud; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 169. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Investor: Pemberton, John Holland; Captain: Smerdon, Thomas; Investor: Smerdon, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 30 January 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.