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

Vessel: Louisa; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 81. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sterry, Cyprian; Captain: Sterry, Nathan. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 4 January 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sierra Leone estuary. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 17.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.