The slave ship Lord Nelson departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to French Guiana.

Vessel: Lord Nelson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 317. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Rigby, Thomas; Investor: Rigby, Thomas; Captain: Martin, Robert; Investor: Hadkinson, William; Investor: Hammill, Martin. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 November 1805. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.