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

Vessel: Tryton; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pitts, Francis; Investor: Harris, Phillip; Captain: Sheppard, John; Investor: Sheppard, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 2 August 1717. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.