The slave ship Bess arrived with enslaved Africans in Cuba. About 237 people had been taken aboard and approximately 217 arrived.

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 132. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sellar, Robert; Investor: Henderson, Gilbert; Captain: Henderson, William; Investor: Henderson, William; Captain: Wier, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 September 1795. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Recorded outcome: Returned direct to Africa after bringing enslaved people to the Americas.