The slave ship Cornelia left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Guyana. About 168 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Cornelia; flag: Netherlands; estimated standardized tonnage: 358.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Zitter, Jacob de; Captain: Riese, Andries Lodewijk; Investor: Zitter, Jan de. The voyage began at Middelburg on 11 September 1788. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Lahou (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded duration of the captives' Atlantic crossing: 130 days. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.