The slave ship Africa arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 293 people had been taken aboard and approximately 240 arrived.

Vessel: Africa; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 146.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Captain: Clay, Robert; Investor: Clay, Robert; Investor: Cheshire, John; Investor: Parr, Edward; Captain: Richardson, John; Investor: Richardson, John; Captain: Carus, Jn. The voyage began at Liverpool on 3 August 1747. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gold Coast, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.