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

Vessel: Augustus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 229. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Titherington, John; Captain: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Bennett, Edward; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Investor: Cullen, Michael; Investor: Jackson, Jonathan; Investor: Thornley, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 May 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.