The slave ship Shepherd arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 351 people had been taken aboard and approximately 350 arrived.

Vessel: Shepherd; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 218.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Grant, Abell; Captain: Smith, Thomas; Investor: Smith, Thomas; Captain: Smith, John; Investor: Smith, John. The voyage began at Bristol on 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 0.3%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.