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

Vessel: John and James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 427. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bent, Robert; Captain: Livingston; Investor: Livingston; Captain: Lawson, Andrew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 July 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.