The slave ship Crescent arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 270 people had been taken aboard and approximately 263 arrived.

Vessel: Crescent; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Rogers, James; Investor: Laroche, James; Investor: Fydell, Richard; Captain: Walker, Thomas; Investor: Walker, Thomas; Captain: Roper, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 4 October 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sierra Leone estuary. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martha Brae. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.