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

Vessel: Royal Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 367. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Elllis Leckonby; Captain: Bushell, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 September 1799. 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.