The slave ship Bess left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 300 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Lawson, Peter; Investor: Lawson, Peter; Investor: Butler, Chris. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 May 1775. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.