The slave ship Mary Ellen departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Bahamas.

Vessel: Mary Ellen; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 472. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Captain: Jump, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 August 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahamas, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.