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

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: Kennedy, Henry; Investor: Kennedy, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 July 1794. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Lucia, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.