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

Vessel: Prince of Wales; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 241. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Kitson, Samuel; Investor: Prescott, Richard; Investor: Parry, William. The voyage began at Bristol on 17 September 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Captured before disembarking enslaved people; vessel recaptured or released subsequently.