The slave ship Fair American arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 395 people had been taken aboard and approximately 250 arrived.

Vessel: Fair American; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lake, William Charles; Investor: Lake, T; Investor: Lake, Richard; Investor: Taylor, Elisha; Investor: Mumford, Caleb; Captain: Tatem, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 October 1784. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 37.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.