The slave ship Rodney arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 216 people had been taken aboard and approximately 200 arrived.

Vessel: Rodney; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 144. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wilson, Charles; Investor: Wilson, Charles; Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Captain: Webster, John; Investor: Webster, John; Captain: Siller, John; Investor: Siller, John; Investor: Shand, Charles; Captain: Rogers, Richard. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 May 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gabon (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Captured before disembarking enslaved people; vessel recaptured or released subsequently.