The slave ship Hero departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

Vessel: Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 365. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Investor: Baker, Peter; Captain: Withers, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 July 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 50.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.