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

Vessel: Chance; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 280. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Shaw, John; Investor: Lightbody, John; Captain: Barr, James; Investor: Barr, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 January 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.