The slave ship Edward left the African coast carrying enslaved Africans toward Jamaica. About 251 people had been taken aboard.

Vessel: Edward; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 153. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lythgoe, Samuel; Investor: Fisher, Jonathan; Investor: Taylor, Joseph; Investor: Clare, Thomas; Investor: Calow, Joseph; Captain: Mentor, Edward; Investor: Mentor, Edward; Captain: Drynan, David; Investor: Lees, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 29 May 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.