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

Vessel: Princess Royal; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 405. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Forbes, William; Investor: Forbes, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 April 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.