The slave ship Mercury arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 261 people had been taken aboard and approximately 214 arrived.

Vessel: Mercury; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 182.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Backhouse, Thomas; Investor: Heywood, Arthur; Investor: Armstrong, John; Investor: Unsworth, Levinus; Investor: Ward, Thomas; Investor: Backhouse, John; Captain: Bacon, William. The voyage began on 1746. 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.