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

Vessel: Cecilia; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 171. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ratcliffe, Jonathan; Captain: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Clough, Samuel; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William; Captain: Blake, James; Investor: Blake, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 March 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.