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

Vessel: Mersey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 202. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hayes, Thomas; Investor: Newton, Samuel; Investor: Monkhouse, Graham; Captain: Mortimer, John; Captain: Bonsal, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 May 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.