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

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 99. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Tarleton, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Healass, Michael. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 January 1793. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Congo River (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Grenada, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.