The slave ship Royal Charlotte arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 395 people had been taken aboard and approximately 360 arrived.

Vessel: Royal Charlotte; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 260. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, James; Investor: Rigge, Thomas; Captain: Waugh, Thomas. The voyage began at Bristol on 23 May 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.