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

Vessel: Thomas; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 322. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Pickop, Thomas; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Clare, John; Investor: Clare, John; Investor: Midgley, Henry; Captain: Midgley, Thomas; Investor: Midgley, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 May 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.