The slave ship Swallow began acquiring enslaved Africans for transportation to Jamaica.

Vessel: Swallow; flag: Great Britain; rig: Sloop; estimated standardized tonnage: 56.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Captain: Taylor; Captain: Welch, John; Investor: Welch, John; Investor: Cheshire, John; Investor: Parr, Edward; Investor: Gorrel, John; Captain: Southworth, Nicholas; Investor: Southworth, Nicholas; Captain: Gamon, Thomas; Investor: Parr, Roger. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 April 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Gambia (Senegambia and offshore Atlantic). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Martha Brae. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.