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

Vessel: Cornwallis; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 159. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Twemlow, Thomas; Captain: Smerdon, Thomas; Investor: Smerdon, Thomas; Investor: Comber, Andrew; Captain: Young, John; Investor: Young, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 22 April 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.