The slave ship President arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 328 people had been taken aboard and approximately 300 arrived.

Vessel: President; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 254. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Bolton, John; Investor: Staniforth, Thomas; Investor: Brooks, Jsph; Captain: Robinson, John; Investor: Robinson, John; Investor: Slater, Gill; Captain: Leatham, Roger; Investor: Leatham, Roger; Investor: Pole, William; Investor: Ryan, Thomas; Investor: Cropper, Thomas; Investor: Carter, Thomas; Captain: Hughes, Joseph; Investor: Hughes, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 April 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.