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

Vessel: Backhouse; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 258. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: McGauley James; Investor: McGauley James; Captain: Livingston; Investor: Livingston; Captain: Huson, Thomas; Investor: Huson, Thomas; Captain: Mackie, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 May 1807. 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.