John (1797 slave ship)

The John was a British slave ship active in the transatlantic slave trade during the late 18th century. Built in 1797, it transported enslaved Africans across the Atlantic, primarily to the Americas and the Caribbean. Information regarding specific voyages, captains, and the number of enslaved people transported on the John may be found in historical records such as ship manifests, insurance documents, and accounts from the period. As with other slave ships, conditions on board the John were brutal, characterized by overcrowding, disease, malnutrition, and violence inflicted upon the enslaved Africans. The ship's activity contributed to the larger system of chattel slavery, a system condemned today as a crime against humanity. Further research is needed to fully document the John's specific history and its role within the broader context of the transatlantic slave trade.