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

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 212. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: McDowal, Samuel; Investor: Twemlow, Thomas; Captain: Smerdon, Thomas; Investor: Smerdon, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 May 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.