The slave ship Bess arrived with enslaved Africans in Martinique. About 167 people had been taken aboard and approximately 155 arrived.

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Schooner; estimated standardized tonnage: 99. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Captain: Mills, Michael; Investor: Backhouse, Dan. The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 May 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.