The slave ship Tartar arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 360 people had been taken aboard and approximately 240 arrived.

Vessel: Tartar; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 190. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bradstock; Captain: Dazel, Michael; Investor: Dazel, Michael; Investor: Backhouse. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 September 1785. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 33.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.