The slave ship Active arrived with enslaved Africans in Guyana. About 273 people had been taken aboard and approximately 250 arrived.

Vessel: Active; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 127. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Hayes, Thomas; Investor: Newton, Samuel; Investor: Monkhouse, Graham; Captain: Nonmus, Isaac; Captain: Hall, Robert. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 August 1802. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Demerara. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.