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

Vessel: Mermaid; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 431.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Pearce, Jeremiah; Investor: Hall, Thomas; Investor: Chapman, William; Captain: Hambly, William; Captain: Theobold, Andrew. The voyage began at London on 10 October 1734. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Whydah, Ouidah (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.