The slave ship Brooks arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 740 people had been taken aboard and approximately 635 arrived.

Vessel: Brooks; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 297. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Captain: Carruther, James; Investor: Carruther, James; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Investor: Denison, William; Investor: Ingram, F; Captain: Noble, Clement; Investor: Noble, Clement. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 February 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.