The slave ship Ruth arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 191 people had been taken aboard and approximately 163 arrived.

Vessel: Ruth; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 92.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: White, Henry; Investor: Shaw, William; Investor: Hughes, Richard; Investor: Lowndes, Charles; Captain: Fowler, John (Sr); Captain: Jackson, George. The voyage began on 1747. 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.