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

Vessel: Assiento; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 321.1. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Bennett; Investor: Bennett; Investor: Hall, Thomas; Captain: Watkins, Thomas; Investor: South Sea Company. The voyage began at London on 31 March 1737. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Cabinda (West Central Africa and St Helena). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Buenos Aires. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.