The slave ship Cavendish arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 147 people had been taken aboard and approximately 130 arrived.

Vessel: Cavendish; flag: Great Britain; rig: Brig; estimated standardized tonnage: 110.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Heywood, Benjamin; Investor: Pardoe, James; Investor: Ball, Hugh; Investor: Whaley, William; Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Lowndes, Charles; Captain: Jennings, Rob; Investor: Jennings, Rob; Investor: Chorley, Jno. The voyage began at Liverpool on 4 August 1752. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Sierra Leone, port unspecified. Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.