The slave ship Royal Edward departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vessel: Royal Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 367. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Lyon, Joseph; Captain: Jump, Thomas; Captain: Forster, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 September 1805. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Trinidad, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.