The slave ship Duke of Cumberland arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 301 people had been taken aboard and approximately 283 arrived.

Vessel: Duke of Cumberland; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 200. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Captain: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Hammond, Benj; Captain: Gawn, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 13 September 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.