The slave ship Madam Pookata arrived with enslaved Africans in Sint Maarten. About 186 people had been taken aboard and approximately 173 arrived.

Vessel: Madam Pookata; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 114. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Captain: Brown, Thomas; Investor: Brown, Thomas; Investor: Rutson, William; Investor: Rigby, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 June 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Maarten. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.