The slave ship Ariel left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Grenada. About 115 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Ariel; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 97. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Bird, James; Investor: Gregson William (Jr); Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Investor: Gregson, William; Investor: Wilson, Edward; Captain: Bleakley, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 28 July 1791. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 7.0%. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.