The slave ship Essex arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. About 339 people had been taken aboard and approximately 291 arrived.

Vessel: Essex; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Copeland, Jno; Investor: Galley, Jno; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Finlow, James; Captain: Potter, Peter; Investor: Potter, Peter; Investor: Beale, Benjamin; Captain: Cazneau, Benj; Investor: Cazneau, Benj; Investor: Middleton, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 13 June 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.