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

Vessel: Lapwing; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 313. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Anderson, C; Investor: Fielde, W; Captain: Williams, T; Investor: Williams, T; Captain: Curran, Robert. The voyage began at Bristol on 13 April 1801. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Orinoko. Recorded outcome: Captured by Spanish - after embarkation of enslaved people.