The slave ship James completed the voyage after transporting enslaved Africans to Dominica.

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 78. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Gibson, William; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Story, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 October 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.