The slave ship Augustus arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 357 people had been taken aboard and approximately 322 arrived.

Vessel: Augustus; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 229. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Titherington, John; Captain: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Smith, Bryan; Investor: Bennett, Edward; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John; Investor: Cullen, Michael; Investor: Jackson, Jonathan; Investor: Thornley, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 March 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 10.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.