The slave ship Hughes arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 368 people had been taken aboard and approximately 337 arrived.

Vessel: Hughes; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 209. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Ingram, F; Investor: Butler, Chris; Captain: Rigby, James; Investor: Rigby, James; Captain: Bailiff, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 27 August 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Porto Novo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Puerto Cabello. Recorded outcome: Captured by Spanish - after embarkation of enslaved people.