The slave ship Hopewell arrived with enslaved Africans in Jamaica. About 306 people had been taken aboard and approximately 250 arrived.

Vessel: Hopewell; flag: Great Britain; rig: Ship; estimated standardized tonnage: 164.3. People recorded in connection with the voyage: Investor: Kennion, John; Investor: Holmer, Peter; Investor: Hardwar, Henry; Captain: Haynes, Thomas; Investor: Haynes, Thomas. The voyage began at Liverpool on 7 August 1753. Principal recorded place where captives were acquired: Popo (Bight of Benin). Principal recorded disembarkation place: Kingston. Recorded outcome: Voyage completed as intended.