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

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 63. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Nash, J; Investor: Biggs, Samuel; Captain: Martin, R. The voyage began at Bristol on 29 January 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Jamaica, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.