The slave ship Higginson, Senior departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

Vessel: Higginson, Senior; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 363. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: McGauley James; Investor: McGauley James; Captain: McDonald, Donald; Investor: Kitchen, Robert; Captain: Livingston; Investor: Livingston; Investor: Taylor, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 July 1806. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.