The slave ship Betsey departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Guyana.

Vessel: Betsey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 190. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Bolton, John; Captain: Watson, John; Investor: Watson, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 February 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.