The slave ship Harlequin arrived with enslaved Africans in Saint Kitts and Nevis. About 295 people had been taken aboard and approximately 274 arrived.

Vessel: Harlequin; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 165. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, John; Investor: Earle, Thomas; Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Coupland, William; Investor: Pickthall, Robert; Captain: Topping, Jesse; Captain: Smale, Jno; Investor: Smale, Jno; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Rawlins, Joseph; Investor: Molyneux, Edward. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 December 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Kitts, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.