The slave ship Three Friends departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Guyana.

Vessel: Three Friends; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 216. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Captain: Stothart, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 October 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Condemned - Americas after disembarkation.