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

Vessel: Young William; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 105. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Captain: Muir, John; Investor: Muir, John; Investor: Rodie, Thomas; Investor: Shand, Charles; Captain: Martin, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 20 December 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bassa (Windward Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara.