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

Vessel: Africa; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 174. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boyd, William; Investor: Boyd, William; Captain: Caruth, Peter. The voyage began at Charleston on 18 October 1804. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 60 days. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.