The slave ship Mermaid departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Grenada.

Vessel: Mermaid; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 96. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wright, Mungo; Investor: Wright, Mungo; Investor: Hunter, R; Investor: Hunter, H. The voyage began at Bristol on 26 July 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.