The slave ship Perseverance arrived with enslaved Africans in Trinidad and Tobago. About 568 people had been taken aboard and approximately 520 arrived.

Vessel: Perseverance; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 392. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Sherwood, William; Investor: Sherwood, William; Investor: Gibbons, John; Captain: Lawson, John; Investor: McBurnie, John; Investor: McBurnie, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 October 1798. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Benin (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Zion Hill. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.