The slave ship Hero arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 524 people had been taken aboard and approximately 480 arrived.

Vessel: Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 365. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Cattaral, Robert; Investor: Cattaral, Robert; Investor: Baker, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 October 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.