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

Vessel: William Heathcote; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 508. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Captain: Johnson, Moses; Investor: Johnson, Moses. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 July 1807. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.