The slave ship Shirburn Castle arrived with enslaved Africans in Bahamas. About 230 people had been taken aboard and approximately 211 arrived.

Vessel: Shirburn Castle; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 130. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, John; Investor: Hodgson, John; Investor: Rutson, William; Captain: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Preston, Gerrard; Investor: Rigby, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 9 September 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahamas, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.