The slave ship King George began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: King George; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 226. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ingram, F; Investor: Butler, Chris; Captain: Rigby, James; Investor: Rigby, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 October 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Benin, place unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.