The slave ship Ruby arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 175 people had been taken aboard and approximately 170 arrived.

Vessel: Ruby; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 101. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rogers, James; Investor: Laroche, James; Investor: Fydell, Richard; Captain: Walker, Thomas; Investor: Walker, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 22 November 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sierra Leone estuary. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.