The slave ship Commerce departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Cuba.

Vessel: Commerce; flag: U.S.A.; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 75. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Howland, Nathaniel; Investor: Howland, Nathaniel; Investor: Munro, Allen; Investor: Russell, W; Captain: Russell, John. The voyage began at Rhode Island, port unspecified on 11 October 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Havana.