The slave ship Bess arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 180 people had been taken aboard and approximately 162 arrived.

Vessel: Bess; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 128. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Fisher, Ralph (Jr.); Investor: Brocklebank, William; Captain: Peers, Joseph; Investor: Peers, Joseph; Captain: Galbraith, Archibald. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 December 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.