The slave ship Perseverance arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 463 people had been taken aboard and approximately 424 arrived.

Vessel: Perseverance; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 309. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Thomas, Benjamin; Investor: Greaves, Joseph; Captain: Greaves, George; Investor: Greaves, George; Investor: Rodie, Thomas; Investor: Shand, Charles; Investor: Kirkpatrick, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 December 1797. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Captured unspecified after enslaved people disembarked.