The slave ship Fairy arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 320 people had been taken aboard and approximately 280 arrived.

Vessel: Fairy; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Houghton, John; Investor: Houghton, John; Captain: Knox, John; Investor: Knox, John; Captain: Wilding, Richard; Investor: Wilding, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 September 1783. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 13.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.