The slave ship Defiance left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Barbados. About 409 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Defiance; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 267. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Parry; Captain: Kimber, John; Investor: Mallet, Peter; Investor: Mallet, Thomas. The voyage began at London on 5 October 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.