The slave ship Emperor arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 524 people had been taken aboard and approximately 384 arrived.

Vessel: Emperor; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 305.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gwynn, Charles; Investor: Gwynn, Charles; Investor: Easton, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 11 September 1747. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.