The slave ship Constant Ruth began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Barbados.

Vessel: Constant Ruth; flag: Great Britain; rig: Yacht. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Paris, Holworthy; Investor: Paris, Thomas; Investor: Williams, Oliver; Captain: Howard, George; Investor: Williams, Thomas. The voyage began at London on 12 May 1652. 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: 39.6%. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.