The slave ship Swan arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 238 people had been taken aboard and approximately 195 arrived.

Vessel: Swan; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 137.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Tarleton, John; Investor: Tarleton, John; Investor: Manesty, Joseph; Investor: Savage, Richard; Captain: Crowder, Thos; Investor: Crowder, Thos; Investor: Blackburn, John; Captain: Leay, Peter; Investor: Leay, Peter. The voyage began at Liverpool on 12 January 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.