The slave ship Ann Phillipa began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Guyana.

Vessel: Ann Phillipa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 148. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Neilson, William; Investor: Heathcoat, William; Investor: Metcalfe, George; Captain: Harding, William; Investor: Harding, William; Captain: Robinson, John; Investor: Robinson, John; Captain: Johnson, Moses; Investor: Johnson, Moses. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 December 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 6.0%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.