The slave ship Mandova Grove left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 132 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Mandova Grove; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 56.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Dennison, William (Jr); Captain: McDonald; Captain: M'dn'ght; Captain: Raphael, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 April 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 14.0%.