The slave ship Iris arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 452 people had been taken aboard and approximately 414 arrived.

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 285. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Captain: Spencer, John; Investor: Wedderbourne, James; Captain: Cannon, George. The voyage began at Liverpool on 8 June 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.