The slave ship Backhouse departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to U.S. Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Backhouse; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 168. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Harvey, John; Captain: Crooker, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 10 May 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: St Croix. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.