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

Vessel: May; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 230. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Carson, John; Investor: Carson, John; Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Taylor, Michael; Investor: Forbes William; Investor: Gregson William (Jr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 25 October 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.