The slave ship Forbes began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Martinique.

Vessel: Forbes; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 234. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Taylor, Michael; Captain: Pince, John; Investor: Bailey, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 October 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 4.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.