The slave ship Young Hero left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Grenada. About 197 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Young Hero; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 80. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dawson, John; Investor: Dawson, John; Captain: Ainsworth, John; Investor: Ainsworth, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 17 August 1790. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.