The slave ship Iris arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 447 people had been taken aboard and approximately 409 arrived.

Vessel: Iris; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 285. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Apsinall, James; Investor: Apsinall, James; Captain: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Fisher, Ralph; Investor: Wedderbourne, James; Captain: Cannon, George; Investor: Fisher, Ralph (Jr.). The voyage began at Liverpool on 5 July 1799. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Abandoned or condemned for unseaworthiness in the Americas.