The slave ship Delight left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 250 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Delight; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 85.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Gething, William; Investor: Royal African Company. The voyage began at London on 31 August 1687. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Newcastle (Nevis). Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 34 days. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 5.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.