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

Vessel: Polly; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 287. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Ainsworth, John; Investor: Ainsworth, John; Captain: Smale, Jno; Investor: Smale, Jno; Investor: Fairclough, Charles; Investor: Barnes, Joseph; Investor: Walmough, Robert; Investor: Dwerryhouse, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 July 1801. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.