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

Vessel: Ellis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 312. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Roach, John; Investor: Hodgson, Elllis Leckonby. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 September 1804. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.