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

Vessel: Aurora; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 220. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Joseph, Abraham; Investor: Browne, George; Captain: Bowie, James; Investor: Morley, Morris Lewin; Investor: Wagner, John Michael; Investor: Moore, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 July 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.