The slave ship Barclay arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 470 people had been taken aboard and approximately 349 arrived.

Vessel: Barclay; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 254.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Dobb, William; Investor: Dobb, William. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 August 1740. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Estimated mortality during the crossing: 26.0%. Recorded resistance: Revolt by enslaved people. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.