The slave ship America departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

Vessel: America; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Challoner, William; Investor: Baker, William; Investor: Hobhouse, Isaac; Investor: Laugher, Richard; Investor: Lougher, Walter; Investor: Clymer, William; Investor: Caster, Peter; Captain: Marshall, Thomas; Investor: Assheton. The voyage began at Bristol on 5 December 1724. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.