The slave ship Hawke arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 402 people had been taken aboard and approximately 368 arrived.

Vessel: Hawke; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Parke, Thos; Investor: Parke, Thos; Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Earle, Wm; Investor: Earle, Thomas (Sr); Investor: Heywood, Benj Arth; Captain: Smale, Jno. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 June 1779. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons River (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.