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

Vessel: Arethusa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 367. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: King, Thomas; Investor: King, Thomas; Captain: Calvert; Investor: Calvert; Investor: Camden, William; Captain: Simpson, T; Captain: Ramsden. The voyage began at London on 6 March 1801. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Anomabu (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.