The slave ship Louisa left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 240 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Louisa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 144. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Benson, Moses; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Penny, James; Investor: Penny, James; Captain: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Dixon, Thomas; Investor: Rigby, Peter; Captain: Atkinson, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 January 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Ambriz (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 3.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.