The slave ship James arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 323 people had been taken aboard and approximately 296 arrived.

Vessel: James; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 203. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dickson, James; Investor: Dickson, James; Investor: Dickson, William; Investor: Dickson, William (Sr.); Captain: Miller, John; Captain: Engledue, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 2 February 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea Islands, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.