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

Vessel: Recovery; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 128.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Wilks, Thomas; Investor: Wilks, Thomas; Investor: Love, John; Investor: Mccartney, James; Captain: Blakeway. The voyage began at Bristol on 4 December 1729. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Africa, port unspecified (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.