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; estimated standardized tonnage: 273. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Jones, James; Captain: Martin, Robert. The voyage began at Jamaica, place unspecified on 31 March 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 9.0%. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.