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

Vessel: Townshend; flag: Great Britain; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Elton, Jacob; Captain: Wilson, John; Investor: Wilson, John; Investor: Elton. The voyage began at Bristol on 12 December 1741. 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.