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

Vessel: Governor Dowdeswell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 306. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Aspinall, John B; Captain: Ward, Jsph; Investor: Ward, Jsph; Captain: Ward, Robert; Investor: Ward, Robert; Captain: Young, John; Investor: Young, John; Investor: Taylor, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 1 April 1807. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.