The slave ship Governor Dowdeswell departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Guyana.

Vessel: Governor Dowdeswell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 306. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Moss, Thomas; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Kelsall, Richard; Captain: Brinton, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 December 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.