The slave ship Young Hero departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

Vessel: Young Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Forbes, William; Investor: Forbes, William; Investor: Baker, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 February 1786. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.