The slave ship Madam Pookata left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Dominica. About 195 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Madam Pookata; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Brown, Thomas; Investor: Brown, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas (Jr); Investor: Rutson, William; Investor: Rigby, Peter; Captain: Dixon, John; Investor: Dixon, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 July 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.