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

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, William; Investor: Travers, John; Investor: Perrin, Thomas; Investor: South, Humphrey; Investor: Elwick, John; Captain: Baines, Joseph. The voyage began at London on 5 October 1702. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.