The slave ship Fanny left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 250 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Fanny; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 100. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton; Investor: Tarleton; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Overton, Barton. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 August 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.