The slave ship Squirrel departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Jamaica.

Vessel: Squirrel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 180. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Boats, William; Investor: Boats, William; Captain: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Seaman, Thomas; Investor: Percival, James; Captain: Backhouse, Gerard; Investor: Backhouse, Gerard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 March 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 15.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.