The slave ship Aurora arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 313 people had been taken aboard and approximately 310 arrived.

Vessel: Aurora; flag: Netherlands; rig: Fregat; estimated standardized tonnage: 439.9. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Middelburgsche Commercie Compagnie; Captain: Bakker, Johannes. The voyage began at Zeeland on 11 January 1774. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Essequibo. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.