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

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 285. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Spencer, John; Investor: Wedderbourne, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 April 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.