The slave ship Hope left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 257 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Hope; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 154. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Case, George; Investor: Gregson, John; Investor: Aspinall, John B; Investor: Gregson, James; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Booth, Henry. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 October 1796. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Loango (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Shipwrecked or destroyed, after disembarkation.