The slave ship Hesketh arrived with enslaved Africans in Barbados. About 182 people had been taken aboard and approximately 156 arrived.

Vessel: Hesketh; flag: Great Britain; rig: Snauw; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Williams, John; Investor: Williams, John; Investor: Hesketh, Robert; Captain: Nicholas, Rd; Investor: Nicholas, Rd; Captain: Naylor, Thomas; Investor: Falkner, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 6 August 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Bonny (Bight of Biafra and Gulf of Guinea islands). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Barbados, place unspecified. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.