The slave ship Governor Dowdeswell departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Bahamas.

Vessel: Governor Dowdeswell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 306. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Moss, Thomas; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Neal, John; Investor: Neal, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 May 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Malembo (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Bahamas, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.