The slave ship Ellis began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

Vessel: Ellis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 333. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bent, Robert; Investor: Bent, Ellis; Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Dickenson, Thomas; Captain: Matthews, Joseph; Investor: Matthews, Joseph; Captain: Given, Thomas; Investor: Given, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 June 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Vincent, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.