The slave ship Young Hero began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Trinidad and Tobago.

Vessel: Young Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 80. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Irving, Andrew; Captain: Jones, Charles Walker. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 July 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Trinidad, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.