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

Vessel: Beaver; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 262. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Lowther, John; Captain: Taylor, Robert; Investor: Taylor, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 15 May 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: New Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Suriname, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.