The slave ship Schemer arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 80 people had been taken aboard and approximately 71 arrived.

Vessel: Schemer; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brigantine; estimated standardized tonnage: 65.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Grimshaw, Robert; Investor: Grimshaw, Robert; Captain: Chalmers, Thomas; Investor: Chalmers, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 18 August 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Windward + Ivory + Gold + Benin (Other Africa). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.