The slave ship Alert began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Guyana.

Vessel: Alert; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 223. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, T; Investor: Williams, T; Investor: Anderson, C; Captain: Drynan, David. The voyage began at Bristol on 22 December 1800. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cape Coast Castle (Gold Coast). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.