The slave ship Mary Ellen left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Guyana. About 308 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Mary Ellen; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 184. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Hodgson, Thomas; Investor: Hodgson, Thomas; Captain: Hodgson, Leckonby; Investor: Hodgson, Leckonby; Captain: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Hammond, Benj; Investor: Pickop, Thomas; Captain: Cubbin, Thomas; Investor: Cubbin, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 July 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Captured unspecified after enslaved people disembarked.