The slave ship King of Dahomey departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Guyana.

Vessel: King of Dahomey; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 117. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Caldcleugh, Alexander; Captain: Dixon, John. The voyage began at London on 18 February 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after enslaved people disembarked.