The slave ship Experiment left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 240 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Experiment; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 143. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas; Captain: Calvert; Investor: Calvert; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Owen, Richard; Captain: Woolbert, Dedrick. The voyage began at London on 13 July 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.