The slave ship Lightning departed from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines after the slave-trading stage of the voyage.

Vessel: Lightning; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 254. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Tarleton, Clayton; Investor: Rigg, William; Captain: Barnes, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 July 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.