The slave ship Lively arrived with enslaved Africans in Dominica. About 374 people had been taken aboard and approximately 361 arrived.

Vessel: Lively; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 242. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Margetson, James; Captain: Ballingall, William. The voyage began at London on 16 September 1787. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bance/Bunce Island (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Dominica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.