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

Vessel: Providence; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 100. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clark, John; Investor: Clark, John; Investor: Nightingale, John C; Captain: Bowen, Oliver. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 25 July 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%.