The slave ship Iris left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 500 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 268. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Backhouse, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Investor: Dickson, William; Captain: Holliday, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 November 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.