The slave ship Will left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 420 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Will; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 286. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Aspinall, William; Captain: Lake, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 July 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: 1.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.