The slave ship Bess arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 236 people had been taken aboard and approximately 216 arrived.

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 128. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Sellar, Robert; Investor: Henderson, Gilbert; Captain: Lawson, Caesar; Investor: Lawson, Caesar. The voyage began at Liverpool on 14 September 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward Coast (Nunez - Assini) (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.