The slave ship President left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 484 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: President; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 263. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Slater, Gill; Investor: Ryan, Thomas; Captain: Hughes, Joseph; Investor: Hughes, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 June 1785. 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: 19.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.