The slave ship Cottrell departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to French Guiana.

Vessel: Cottrell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 290. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Investor: Harper, William; Investor: Backhouse, Dan; Captain: Williams, Philip. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 February 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Cayenne. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.