The slave ship Little Joe left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 159 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Little Joe; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 136. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Jones, Richard; Investor: Jones, Richard; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Rigmaiden, Thomas; Investor: Denney, Plato; Captain: Caton, Joseph; Investor: Caton, Joseph. The voyage began at Liverpool on 31 December 1789. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Black River. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.