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

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 196. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: McDowal, Samuel; Investor: Twemlow, Thomas; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 March 1807. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.