The slave ship Britannia departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Britannia; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 143. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Walker, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 March 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Thomas. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.