The slave ship Louisa departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Dominica.

Vessel: Louisa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 117. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Forrest, James; Investor: Forrest, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 24 January 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.