The slave ship Anson arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 341 people had been taken aboard and approximately 280 arrived.

Vessel: Anson; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 200.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Manesty, Joseph; Investor: Savage, Richard; Investor: Farmer, Joseph; Captain: Spencer, William; Investor: Spencer, William; Investor: Brownbill, John; Captain: Saunders, James; Investor: Saunders, James. The voyage began at Liverpool on 21 April 1748. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: West Central Africa and St Helena, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.