The slave ship Cato departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Dominica.

Vessel: Cato; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 254. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Leatham, Roger; Investor: Leatham, Roger. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 April 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.