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

Vessel: Abigail; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bent, Robert; Captain: White, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 13 September 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 8.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.