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

Vessel: Hope; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 75. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Brownell, Paul; Captain: Gardner, Caleb; Investor: Gardner, Caleb. The voyage began at Newport on 4 April 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 27.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.