The slave ship Emerald arrived with enslaved Africans in British Virgin Islands. About 310 people had been taken aboard and approximately 279 arrived.

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: Eccles, John; Investor: Eccles, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 11 August 1805. 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.