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

Vessel: John and James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 441. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Carson, John; Investor: Carson, John; Captain: Forbes, William; Investor: Forbes, William; Captain: Barr, James; Investor: Barr, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 August 1800. 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.