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

Vessel: Byam; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 166. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Begg, William; Investor: Begg, William; Captain: Mill, John; Investor: Mill, John; Captain: Irving, George; Investor: Irving, George; Investor: Frazer, John; Captain: Williams, Alexander. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 January 1807. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Rio Pongo (Sierra Leone). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Basse-Terre. Recorded outcome: Captured by the French - after embarkation of enslaved people.