The slave ship Robert and William arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 80 people had been taken aboard and approximately 74 arrived.

Vessel: Robert and William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 58. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Buddicom Robert; Captain: Kendall, Richard; Investor: Kendall, Richard; Captain: Brittargh, William; Investor: Brittargh, William; Investor: Shand, Charles. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 April 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bance/Bunce Island (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Sold in the Americas after disembarking enslaved people.