The slave ship Bird arrived with enslaved Africans in Martinique. About 371 people had been taken aboard and approximately 340 arrived.

Vessel: Bird; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 244. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Taylor, Michael; Captain: Bailey, Thomas; Investor: Bailey, Thomas; Captain: Flint, Thomas; Investor: Flint, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 November 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martinique, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.