The slave ship Chesterfield departed on a transatlantic slave-trading voyage that would carry enslaved Africans to Barbados.

Vessel: Chesterfield; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 236.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Earle, William; Investor: Earle, William; Investor: Davenport, William; Investor: Clayton, John; Investor: Hallhead, Robert; Investor: Whaley, William; Investor: Lowndes, Edward; Investor: Legh, Peers; Investor: Williamson, John. The voyage began at Liverpool on 23 May 1751. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Calabar (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.