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

Vessel: Roman Emperor; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 273. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, James; Captain: Martin, Robert. The voyage began at Bristol on 14 April 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.