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

Vessel: Cumberland; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 83.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Johnston, Andrew; Investor: Moseley, Oswal; Captain: Batty, Timothy. The voyage began at Liverpool on 16 May 1740. 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.