The slave ship Grace began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Guyana.

Vessel: Grace; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 129. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Buddicom Robert; Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Investor: Shand, Charles; Captain: McElkeran, David; Investor: McElkeran, David. The voyage began at Liverpool on 19 September 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Stabroek. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 2.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.