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

Vessel: Mermaid; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 270. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Chambers, Chris; Investor: Rolleston, Robert; Captain: Lace, William; Captain: Sparling; Investor: Sparling; Investor: Sargent, John (Sr). The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 July 1793. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.