The slave ship Young Ralph departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Young Ralph; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 150. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Stott, Walter; Captain: Houghton, Thomas; Investor: Houghton, Thomas; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Kewley; Investor: Kewley, Patrick; Investor: Aspinall, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 December 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Captured before disembarking enslaved people; vessel recaptured or released subsequently.