The slave ship Emerald departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to British Virgin Islands.

Vessel: Emerald; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 281. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Falkmer, Edward; Captain: Murphy, James; Investor: Murphy, James; Captain: Johnson, George; Investor: Johnson, George; Investor: Withington, Peter; Investor: Mawdsley, John; Captain: McConnan, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 26 January 1804. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cameroons (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Tortola, port unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.