The slave ship Otway arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 372 people had been taken aboard and approximately 334 arrived.

Vessel: Otway; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 374. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Clough, Samuel; Investor: Clough, Samuel; Captain: Thompson, William; Investor: Thompson, William; Captain: Heron, John; Investor: Willis, John; Investor: Bogle, Robert; Investor: Mair, George; Investor: Waterhouse, Benjamin; Investor: Jopp, Keith; Investor: Bogle, Andrew. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 December 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.