The slave ship Diligence began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Diligence; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 59.4. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Royal African Company; Captain: Stockwell, Richard. The voyage began at London on 29 February 1728. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.