The slave ship Penelope arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 357 people had been taken aboard and approximately 327 arrived.

Vessel: Penelope; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 255. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Mann, Luke; Captain: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Clough, Samuel; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William; Investor: Waterhouse, Benjamin; Investor: Jopp, Keith; Investor: Jopp, Alexander; Investor: Boyle, Robert; Investor: Wilkes, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 February 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.