The slave ship Iris arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 462 people had been taken aboard and approximately 423 arrived.

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 268. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Pickop, Thomas; Investor: Galley, Jno; Investor: Bromfield, Chas; Captain: Potter, Peter; Investor: Potter, Peter; Investor: Cobham, Elijah. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 March 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Montego Bay. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.